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Ted Cruz: “You obtained orders, non disclosure orders from Judge Boasberg.”

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

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Published October 3, 2026

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. Now, Judge Boasberg signed orders. And I want to read from the order. (04:31–04:40)

STATEMENT

Asserts that non-disclosure orders were obtained from Judge Boasberg.

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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 issued subpoenas for more than 20% of the Republicans in the Senate seeking their phone records.”
Asserts that subpoenas were issued for phone records of over 20% of Republican Senators.04:20-04:29
“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