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Ted Cruz: “You issued subpoenas for more than 20% of the Republicans in the Senate seeking their phone records.”

Featuring: Ted Cruz, Republican | U.S. Senate, Texas

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Published October 3, 2026

And you use that as an excuse to engage in a massive fishing expedition targeting over 400 Republicans. And it was disgraceful. Let's just talk about the United States Senate. You issued subpoenas for more than 20% of the Republicans in the Senate seeking their phone records. You did so, and then you obtained orders, non disclosure orders from Judge Boasberg. I believe Judge Boasberg should be impeached for his complicity in your abuse of power. (04:20–04:29)

STATEMENT

Asserts that subpoenas were issued for phone records of over 20% of Republican Senators.

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“You subpoenaed records associated with my phones, both personal and office, and you sought and obtained a court order to prevent me from knowing about it.”
Asserts that Ted Cruz's phone records were subpoenaed and a court order was obtained to keep it secret.00:15-00:26
“You issued 197 subpoenas to 34 individuals at least, and 163 businesses. And you sought records on at least 430 Republican individuals and entities.”
Asserts that 197 subpoenas were issued to 34 individuals and 163 businesses, targeting 430 Republican entities.03:16-03:29
“You obtained orders, non disclosure orders from Judge Boasberg.”
Asserts that non-disclosure orders were obtained from Judge Boasberg.04:31-04:40
“I believe Judge Boasberg should be impeached for his complicity in your abuse of power.”
Asserts that Judge Boasberg should be impeached for complicity in abuse of power.04:39-04:44