The assassination of Charlie Kirk


They frame Kirk’s death as a political assassination, comparing it to historical killings of JFK, Bobby Kennedy, and Martin Luther King Jr.


The hosts emphasize concerns about political violence, the dangers of polarization, and left-wing reactions online.


They highlight messages of unity from unexpected voices on the left, such as Cenk Uygur, while contrasting that with those celebrating Kirk’s death.


Persecution of Christians in Nigeria


Cruz details violence by Boko Haram and ISIS-West Africa, citing statistics of tens of thousands of Christians killed and thousands of churches destroyed.


He introduces the Nigeria Religious Freedom Accountability Act of 2025, which seeks to:


Classify Nigeria as a “country of particular concern” for religious freedom.


Keep Boko Haram and ISIS-West Africa labeled as terrorist groups.


Sanction Nigerian officials complicit in persecution.


The discussion connects this to broader issues of U.S. foreign policy, criticizing past administrations (especially Obama and Biden) for not doing enough to defend persecuted Christians.


Tucker Carlson’s controversial statements


Carlson’s remarks about offering condolences to Osama bin Laden’s family, questioning Hamas’s designation as a terrorist group, and sympathetic portrayals of Russia and Iran are strongly criticized.


Cruz and Ferguson accuse Carlson of moral relativism, equating his views with those of progressive politicians like Ilhan Omar or Rashida Tlaib.


They reaffirm that groups like Hamas, al-Qaeda, and ISIS are terrorist organizations, citing both U.S. and international designations as well as historical attacks.

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The assassination of Charlie Kirk
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They frame Kirk&rsquo;s death as a political assassination, comparing it to historical killings of JFK, Bobby Kennedy, and Martin Luther King Jr.
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The hosts emphasize concerns about political violence, the dangers of polarization, and left-wing reactions online.
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They highlight messages of unity from unexpected voices on the left, such as Cenk Uygur, while contrasting that with those celebrating Kirk&rsquo;s death.
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Persecution of Christians in Nigeria
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Cruz details violence by Boko Haram and ISIS-West Africa, citing statistics of tens of thousands of Christians killed and thousands of churches destroyed.
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He introduces the Nigeria Religious Freedom Accountability Act of 2025, which seeks to:
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Classify Nigeria as a &ldquo;country of particular concern&rdquo; for religious freedom.
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Keep Boko Haram and ISIS-West Africa labeled as terrorist groups.
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Sanction Nigerian officials complicit in persecution.
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The discussion connects this to broader issues of U.S. foreign policy, criticizing past administrations (especially Obama and Biden) for not doing enough to defend persecuted Christians.
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</ul>
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Tucker Carlson&rsquo;s controversial statements
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Carlson&rsquo;s remarks about offering condolences to Osama bin Laden&rsquo;s family, questioning Hamas&rsquo;s designation as a terrorist group, and sympathetic portrayals of Russia and Iran are strongly criticized.
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Cruz and Ferguson accuse Carlson of moral relativism, equating his views with those of progressive politicians like Ilhan Omar or Rashida Tlaib.
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<li data-start="1784" data-end="1952">
They reaffirm that groups like Hamas, al-Qaeda, and ISIS are terrorist organizations, citing both U.S. and international designations as well as historical attacks.
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What's Next after Kirk's Tragedy, Christians Persecuted in Nigeria & Tucker plus Osama Bin Laden Equals Week In Review

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