Mamdani Defends Iran's Regime… Ted Cruz’s Response Is Brutal

In this explosive segment from the Verdict with Ted Cruz podcast, Ted Cruz responds directly to comments made by Zohran Mamdani regarding the war in Iran — and the exchange is as intense as it gets. Mamdani argues that the war is immoral and a misuse of taxpayer dollars, claiming billions spent overseas could instead transform the lives of Americans at home. But Cruz pushes back hard, framing the issue not as a political debate — but as a matter of life, death, and national security. Cruz points to Iran’s decades-long role in funding terrorism, including support for groups like Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis — and reminds viewers of the hundreds of American lives lost as a result of Iranian-backed attacks. He challenges the idea that there is “no moral case” for confronting such a regime, calling that perspective deeply disconnected from reality. The conversation goes even further, expanding into a broader critique of what Cruz describes as a growing political movement within the United States — one that, he argues, is unwilling to confront radical ideologies or prioritize American security. This clip captures a defining moment in today’s debate over foreign policy, terroris