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Yahoo
a day ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Beto O'Rourke Calls Ted Cruz ‘A Curse Upon the People of Texas,' Suggests His Vacations Incite Natural Disasters
"It's clear that he doesn't care about the people that he purports to serve or represent," he adds Beto O'Rourke thinks that Ted Cruz might be a curse on all the people of Texas. On Wednesday's 'Hasan Minhaj Doesn't Know' podcast, the host pointed out that Cruz seems to be on vacation when disasters strike Texas. He was out of the country during the statewide blackouts in 2021 and during the flood disaster over the summer. O'Rourke suggested that the senator might just be cursing the state of Texas. More from TheWrap Beto O'Rourke Calls Ted Cruz 'A Curse Upon the People of Texas,' Suggests His Vacations Incite Natural Disasters | Video Taylor Swift's 'New Heights' Episode Breaks Podcast's Record With 13 Million YouTube Views in a Day Paramount Countersues 'Top Gun: Maverick' Writer's Cousin, Who Claims He Wrote Key Scenes 'The Traitors' Sets Civilian-Only Spinoff at NBC 'I think he's a curse upon the people of Texas any way that you put it,' O'Rourke said. 'It's clear that he doesn't care about the people that he purports to serve or represent. You know, that should be damning in and of itself. And for me, it is. Even worse – and you know, this wasn't the case in 2018, but it certainly was in 2021 – his effort to incite an insurrection against the country's government in which he serves, to try to overturn a lawfully, fairly, democratically decided election.' He continued: 'In my opinion, that should bar him from any public service and really should prompt an investigation by the Department of Justice into his role in that insurrection attempt on the 6th of January 2021. And I think it's one of the big failings, honestly, of the previous administration and their Department of Justice. They didn't prosecute those like Donald Trump or like Ted Cruz who are responsible for that insurrection. And the fact that we nearly lost what Lincoln called The Last Best Hope of Earth.' On top of the ridicule over the summer Cruz got for being in Greece during the Texas flooding, the senator also went viral for getting in a shouting match with Tucker Carlson over Trump's battle with Iran back in June. 'How many people live in Iran, by the way?' Carlson asked. 'I don't know the population at all … I don't know the population,' Cruz replied. 'You don't know the population in the country you seek to topple?' Carlson asked. He then clarified that Iran currently has an estimated population of 92 million. 'How could you not know that?' Watch the full interview between Minhaj and O'Rourke above. The post Beto O'Rourke Calls Ted Cruz 'A Curse Upon the People of Texas,' Suggests His Vacations Incite Natural Disasters | Video appeared first on TheWrap.
Fox News
2 days ago
- Politics
- Fox News
Beto O'Rourke says he does not regret saying he will take away AK-47s and AR-15s while running for president
Former Rep. Beto O'Rourke, D-Texas, told comedian Hasan Minhaj on Wednesday that he does not regret saying during a 2019 presidential debate that he would "take away" Americans' AK-47s and AR-15s. During a Democratic primary debate on ABC, O'Rourke made headlines with the following declaration: "Hell yes, we're going to take your AR-15, your AK-47, and we're not going to allow it to be used against your fellow Americans anymore." Three days later, O'Rourke appeared on NBC News' "Meet the Press," where then-host Chuck Todd pointed out that there was "a lot of hand-wringing" about the then-presidential contender's full-throated call for confiscating such rifles. Appearing on the podcast "Hasan Minhaj Doesn't Know" on Wednesday, O'Rourke was asked whether he regretted making the "extremely unpopular" statement. "No," he told Minhaj. "We talked a little bit about this earlier, but you know, 23 people in my community had just been killed because it is perfectly legal in this country to buy an AK-47." The former Texas representative argued that AK-47s were "designed and engineered for use on a battlefield," and that such weapons use "high-impact, high-velocity rounds" that are far more deadly than other ammunition. O'Rourke also made the case for implementing red flag laws for firearms, claiming that they could have prevented the tragic mass shooting at a Walmart in El Paso, Texas, in 2019. "That shooter, when the gun came in, his mom called the cops in Allen, Texas, and said, 'Hey, I don't know what's going on. I don't think my son's okay. He just bought an AK-47. Can you help me?'" he explained. "And the cop said, 'Nothing we can do. Perfectly legal. You're on your own. Good luck and goodbye.'" "You know, some people may think my saying that is crazy. I think what is even crazier is that after what happened in El Paso, it happened again in Midland-Odessa in Texas. After it happened in Midland-Odessa, it happened in Uvalde." Following the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, in 2022, O'Rourke gave a fiery speech about gun control after being escorted out of a news conference where he confronted Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, over the tragedy. Minhaj asked O'Rourke whether his sentiment that day reflected the "median voter in Texas," or the "median comment" in his social media comment section, because "clearly, the people of Texas… don't want this change." The former Texas representative did not directly answer Minhaj's question, but noted that he has been working on finding "common ground" with Republican voters in his state on the issue of gun control.
Fox News
2 days ago
- Politics
- Fox News
Beto O'Rourke confirms he does not regret saying he would take away AK-47s and AR-15s while running for president
Former Rep. Beto O'Rourke told Hasan Minhaj on Wednesday that he does not regret saying he would take away Americans' AK-47s and AR-15s while running for president in 2019.
News18
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, Hasan Minhaj Team Up For Netflix's Best Of The Best
Last Updated: Best of the Best, a new Netflix film, features Maitreyi Ramakrishnan and Hasan Minhaj under the direction of Lena Khan. Maitreyi Ramakrishnan is all set to shine in the upcoming Netflix film Best of the Best, a vibrant Bollywood-inspired dance comedy that also stars comedian Hasan Minhaj. This project reunites Maitreyi with acclaimed director Lena Khan, with whom she previously collaborated on the hit series Never Have I Ever. Best of the Best promises to be a dynamic fusion of vibrant South Asian culture, campus life and competitive dance, exploring themes of friendship and self-discovery. While the film's release date has yet to be announced by Netflix, fans are eagerly anticipating the blend of music, dance and heartfelt storytelling. The series is a vibrant coming-of-age dance film that follows the journey of childhood best friends Maya and Anjali as they join their college's Bollywood dance team. As they strive for a national title, they navigate the highs and lows of competition, discovering that the true prize lies in the growth, camaraderie and cultural connection they forge along the way. Exploring themes of friendship, self-discovery and cultural pride, this film promises to be an uplifting and energetic ride. According to Variety, Hasan Minhaj collaborated with Prashanth Venkataramanujam on the script, and the duo will also co-produce the film under their 186K Films banner. They'll be joined by Jonathan Eirich of Rideback, with Ryan Halprin serving as executive producer. Maitreyi Ramakrishnan expressed her enthusiasm on Instagram, posting, 'My body is sore but my heart is full," and revealing that her character is Tamil of Sri Lankan origin, adding, 'Hope y'all enjoy!" View this post on Instagram A post shared by Maitreyi Ramakrishnan (@maitreyiramakrishnan) Actress Priyanka Kedia also joined the cast. She posted, 'The most surreal announcement I never could have imagined I'd get to make. From the bottom of my heart, thank you thank you thank you for making that little girl's (and her parents') dreams come true. This is going to be such an insanely special one. Get ready!!!!!!!!!!!! P.S. Mama, Pops, Hirshie @kedia_hv, this one is for you." View this post on Instagram A post shared by priyanka kedia (@pkwizzles) Acclaimed director Lena Khan, known for her work on Flora & Ulysses and Never Have I Ever, brings her expertise to Best of the Best, a film that celebrates the vibrant world of college Bollywood dance teams. These teams have become a haven for South Asian students to connect with their cultural heritage, and the movie captures this spirit, making it a relatable and authentic portrayal for young audiences. First Published: July 21, 2025, 19:10 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Elle
20-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Elle
Everything We Know About Netflix's ‘Best of the Best'
The upcoming Netflix feature Best of the Best starring Hasan Minhaj was first announced in 2023, with Flora & Ulysses director Lena Khan set to direct. Two years later the Bollywood-style comedy focused on the world of collegiate-level dance competitions is really coming together. Here's everything we know about the movie so far. Maya and Anjali are two childhood best friends who find the dynamic of their relationship changes after joining their college's competitive Bollywood dance team. In the team's quest to win the national championship, both girls discover just how cutthroat the experience of traditional dance can get. Per Variety, the story celebrates 'the vibrancy of Bollywood Fusion Dance, the growing pains of young adulthood and the lasting power of friendship.' On July 17, Variety reported that Never Have I Ever star Maitreyi Ramakrishnan had joined Minhaj along with Everything To Me's Priyanka Kedia. Khan had directed Ramakrishnan in several episodes of her hit show on Netflix. The actress seemed to refer to training for the new role in an Instagram post about the film, writing in the caption, 'my body is sore but my heart is full💗💃🏾.' Kedia celebrated the news she was joining the cast as well, writing in a post, 'the most surreal announcement i never could have imagined i'd get to make. from the bottom of my heart thank you thank you thank you for making that little girl's (and her parents') dreams come true. this is going to be such an insanely special one. get ready!!!!!!!!!!!! 🥹❤️' The script was penned by Minhaj and Prashanth Venkataramanujam, who are also producing, along with Jonathan Eirich and Ryan Halprin for Rideback. This post will be updated.
