Ted Cruz — Jan 10, 2025

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On the January 10, 2025 Verdict podcast, Sen. Ted Cruz said Democratic politicians answer “any crisis” with “climate change, climate change, climate change,” and that this “doesn’t absolve the elected officials of the responsibility to put policies in place that keep people safe.” He blamed Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass for a “deliberate decision” to slash the fire-department budget.

Codes

• Attacks Federal Response no — Attacks Mayor Bass / LAFD budget, not FEMA.
• In Window yes — January 10, inside Jan 7 noon → Jan 12 noon.
• Disaster Mention yes — Names the California / Los Angeles fires then burning.
• Climate Connection no — Mocks climate as a Democratic talking point; does not attribute this fire to climate change.
• Mentioned Republican Obstruction of Climate Action no — Not a Democratic obstruction claim.