1. DOJ Subpoenas and Alleged Political Surveillance
Senator Cruz reveals that Jack Smith, Special Counsel under the Biden DOJ, subpoenaed his phone records as part of an investigation into events surrounding January 6th.
Cruz was not initially listed among the nine Republican senators whose records were obtained because his phone provider, AT&T, refused to comply with the subpoena, citing constitutional protections under the Speech and Debate Clause.
The DOJ reportedly obtained records from Verizon for other senators, including Marsha Blackburn, Ron Johnson, Josh Hawley, and Lindsey Graham.
Cruz and Ferguson characterize the subpoenas as a politically motivated fishing expedition, lacking criminal justification.

2. Concerns Over Abuse of Power
Cruz argues this represents a dangerous precedent of the executive branch spying on legislative members.
He calls for hearings and investigations to uncover who authorized the subpoenas and to prevent future abuses.
The operation is referred to as “Arctic Frost”, which Cruz likens to a modern-day Watergate.

3. Meeting with Donald Trump at the White House
Cruz recounts a lunch with Trump and other Republican senators, where Trump showcased renovations to the Rose Garden and plans for a new ballroom.
The upgrades are privately funded, not taxpayer-funded, yet have drawn criticism from Democrats.
Trump also distributed personalized gifts (e.g., challenge coins, golf towels, M&Ms) and joked about naming a room the “Monica Lewinsky Room.”

4. Government Shutdown
Cruz discusses the ongoing government shutdown, blaming Democrats for refusing to vote to reopen.
He notes that only three Democrats have supported reopening efforts, despite impacts on TSA agents and air traffic controllers.
He predicts that retiring Democrats may eventually break ranks to end the shutdown.

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1. DOJ Subpoenas and Alleged Political Surveillance
<ul>
<li>Senator Cruz reveals that Jack Smith, Special Counsel under the Biden DOJ, subpoenaed his phone records as part of an investigation into events surrounding January 6th.</li>
<li>Cruz was not initially listed among the nine Republican senators whose records were obtained because his phone provider, AT&amp;T, refused to comply with the subpoena, citing constitutional protections under the Speech and Debate Clause.</li>
<li>The DOJ reportedly obtained records from Verizon for other senators, including Marsha Blackburn, Ron Johnson, Josh Hawley, and Lindsey Graham.</li>
<li>Cruz and Ferguson characterize the subpoenas as a politically motivated fishing expedition, lacking criminal justification.</li>
</ul>
2. Concerns Over Abuse of Power
<ul>
<li>Cruz argues this represents a dangerous precedent of the executive branch spying on legislative members.</li>
<li>He calls for hearings and investigations to uncover who authorized the subpoenas and to prevent future abuses.</li>
<li>The operation is referred to as &ldquo;Arctic Frost&rdquo;, which Cruz likens to a modern-day Watergate.</li>
</ul>
3. Meeting with Donald Trump at the White House
<ul>
<li>Cruz recounts a lunch with Trump and other Republican senators, where Trump showcased renovations to the Rose Garden and plans for a new ballroom.</li>
<li>The upgrades are privately funded, not taxpayer-funded, yet have drawn criticism from Democrats.</li>
<li>Trump also distributed personalized gifts (e.g., challenge coins, golf towels, M&amp;Ms) and joked about naming a room the &ldquo;Monica Lewinsky Room.&rdquo;</li>
</ul>
4. Government Shutdown
<ul>
<li>Cruz discusses the ongoing government shutdown, blaming Democrats for refusing to vote to reopen.</li>
<li>He notes that only three Democrats have supported reopening efforts, despite impacts on TSA agents and air traffic controllers.</li>
<li>He predicts that retiring Democrats may eventually break ranks to end the shutdown.</li>
</ul>
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Biden DOJ Subpoenaed MY Phone Records, Spied on 20% of GOP Senators, plus Lunch w Trump in the Rose Garden

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