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 “in spite of warnings,” calling the consequences catastrophic. Response-blame and anti-climate-excuse framing. No climate attribution. Not Republican obstruction of climate policy.

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 the fire to climate change.