National Police Association Podcast with Guest, Ted Cruz, U.S. Sen. from Texas, Attorney, & Podcast Host

In this episode Betsy Brantner Smith sits down with U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX)—litigator, author, and host of Verdict with Ted Cruz—for a wide-ranging conversation on his lifelong mission to “fight to defend freedom,” Texas’s uniquely decentralized policing model, and the national battle against anti-police activism. From personal stories of his father’s fight against tyranny in Cuba to hard-hitting critiques of “rogue” prosecutors, Cruz explains why strong, constitutionally grounded policing is essential to public safety and liberty.Key Topics* Texas’s decentralized, “constitutional” model of policing* Showing gratitude to officers—contrasting Texas with “bright-blue” cities* The rise of George Soros-funded district attorneys and the two ways to “abolish” policeNotable Quotes“I literally jump out of bed every morning because I get to fight to defend freedom for 31 million Texans.”“There are two ways to abolish the police: defund them directly, or elect prosecutors who refuse to prosecute crime.”“Come to Texas—we love our cops. You rob a store here, you will find yourself in a concrete room with bars on the door.”