Key Takeaways
- Senator Cruz highlights significant Christian persecution in Nigeria, citing over 50,000 deaths since 2009.
- China's Communist Party is cracking down on Christianity, targeting churches and pastors.
- The Biden DOJ subpoenaed phone records of nine Republican senators, including Senator Cruz, for the January 6 investigation.
- Senator Cruz introduced legislation to designate Nigeria a "Country of Particular Concern" and a bipartisan resolution against China's actions.
- The DOJ's actions against elected officials are characterized as political persecution and an abuse of power.
Deep Dive
- Senator Cruz reports over 50,000 Christians killed and 18,000 churches and 2,000 schools burned since 2009.
- Extremist groups like Boko Haram and ISIS in West Africa are cited as perpetrators of the violence.
- Nigerian government officials are accused of complicity or negligence in addressing the widespread persecution.
- Senator Cruz criticizes mainstream media for failing to adequately cover the Nigerian crisis, questioning major outlets' silence.
- Public figures Bill Maher and Van Jones are cited supporting claims of a 'planned genocide' and criticizing media's moral failure.
- The Chinese Communist Party targets Christianity, specifically Pastor Jin Mingri and the Zion Church.
- Senator Cruz introduced a bipartisan resolution with Senator Chris Coons condemning China's actions and urging the release of imprisoned pastors.
- The resolution emphasizes the need for economic and diplomatic pressure, especially before President Trump's meeting with President Xi Jinping.
- The Biden DOJ and Special Counsel Jack Smith subpoenaed phone records of nine Republican senators and one House member.
- Records were sought in connection with the January 6 investigation.
- Senator Cruz states AT&T refused to comply with the subpoena for his records, citing constitutional protections under the Speech and Debate Clause.
- Senator Cruz characterizes the subpoenas as 'political persecution' and a 'massive phishing expedition,' suggesting they aim to hinder political opponents.
- Speculation suggests prosecutors sought evidence of coordination related to January 6th or alternate electors.
- A court order from Judge Boesberg attempted to prevent Senator Cruz's notification for a year regarding the subpoena.
- Senator Cruz anticipates House and Senate hearings regarding the DOJ's actions.
- Targeted senators are collaborating to prevent future political surveillance on members of Congress.
- Cruz likens the situation to Watergate and describes Jack Smith as a partisan prosecutor, asserting the decision went up to the Attorney General and White House.