TED CRUZ TWISTS TRAFFICKING DEBATE TO PUSH BORDER POLITICS
September 20, 2025
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as posted by the channelSen. Ted Cruz ripped into Sen. Cory Booker during the Patel hearing, calling his line of questioning “bizarre.” Cruz accused Democrats of defending open borders while ignoring the realities of human trafficking and child exploitation tied to illegal immigration. He pressed FBI Director Kash Patel on reassigned agents, border cartels, and the staggering number of children affected.
This fiery exchange highlights the sharp partisan divide on immigration, law enforcement priorities, and what role the FBI should play in tackling crises at the border. Was Cruz right to frame Booker’s questioning as out of touch—or was this just political theater?
Stay tuned, and let us know in the comments what YOU think. Should FBI resources focus on immigration and trafficking together, or are lawmakers misframing the debate?
#TedCruz #CoryBooker #KashPatel
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