Ted Cruz Urges Appointment of Special Counsel to Investigate Alleged Biden Corruption, Involving Former Trump Official

Senator Ted Cruz Calls for John Ratcliffe to be Appointed as Special Counsel

Senator Ted Cruz has expressed his desire to see former Director of Intelligence John Ratcliffe appointed as a special counsel to investigate alleged corruption involving the Biden family. Cruz made this statement during an episode of his podcast, "Verdict," where he emphasized the importance of having an independent investigator who is not influenced by the president or the ruling party.

Cruz Praises Ratcliffe's Experience and Skills

Senator Ted Cruz has suggested that someone like John Ratcliffe should be appointed for a certain role. Cruz praised Ratcliffe's experience as a former acting U.S. Attorney in Texas, head of the Department of National Intelligence, and U.S. congressman. He described Ratcliffe as a conservative Republican and a skilled prosecutor.

Ratcliffe as Special Counsel to Investigate Allegations

Senator Ted Cruz has suggested that John Ratcliffe should be appointed as a special counsel to investigate various allegations. Cruz believes that Ratcliffe should investigate Merrick Garland for lying under oath and obstruction of justice, Hunter Biden, and most importantly, Joe Biden. According to Cruz, this appointment would be alarming for Joe Biden, Hunter Biden, Merrick Garland, and all partisan Democrats, as Ratcliffe would be a prosecutor who is willing to follow the facts.

Cruz Criticizes Delaware U.S. Attorney David Weiss

In a recent video, Senator Ted Cruz criticized Delaware U.S. Attorney David Weiss for his handling of the Hunter Biden investigation. Cruz accused Weiss of delaying the investigation and granting immunity to those involved in breaking the law. The remarks were made during a discussion about the ongoing investigation into Hunter Biden, the son of President Joe Biden.

Cruz Argues for Fairness and Impartiality

Senator Ted Cruz has argued that the appointment of David Weiss as special counsel is illegal according to the rules set by the Department of Justice (DOJ). Cruz believes that the special counsel should be someone from outside of the government to ensure fairness and impartiality, as they are appointed when there is a conflict of interest within the DOJ and it is not possible for the department to investigate the matter fairly.

Special Counsels Should Belong to Opposing Political Party

In a recent statement, Senator Ted Cruz argued that special counsels are usually individuals who have previously worked as prosecutors, are not part of the government, and belong to the opposing political party. This comment comes in the context of ongoing discussions about the appointment of special counsels to investigate certain matters.