Texas Republican Sen. Ted Cruz endorsed former President Trump for the 2024 GOP nomination on Tuesday.
Cruz, who battled Trump within the 2016 contests solely to grow to be a staunch ally throughout his presidency, stated the Iowa caucuses confirmed there is just one true candidate each prepared and viable to tackle the left wing and political institution.
“[Iowa] was a dominating victory for Donald Trump: I’ve got to say, there’s no place like the Iowa caucuses. I know it intimately. The men and women of Iowa, they take their responsibility incredibly seriously. They scrutinize the candidates,” Cruz stated.
“It’s an amazing process, and I’m a big believer in letting democracy play out. Well, last night it played out, and I got to say Trump’s victory was across the board… Congratulations to President Trump on that dominating victory. And at this point, I believe this race is over.”
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He known as on the GOP to come back collectively with the intention to beat President Biden and the “disastrous, cultural Marxist agenda in the White House.”
“I am proud to endorse Donald Trump for president of the United States. I look forward to supporting him enthusiastically,” he stated.
After Iowa, Cruz stated, there isn’t a path to victory for any of the remaining candidates. He stated New Hampshire’s major could also be intently contested, however that it is going to be basically Trump’s fait accompli after he possible wins in South Carolina.
Cruz had lengthy stayed silent about his favourite within the 2024 Republican major, as Newsweek just lately famous he’s additionally good associates with Trump rival Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida.
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He reportedly known as himself a political “Switzerland” when requested by the Texas Tribune concerning the race in 2023.
Nonetheless, on Tuesday, Cruz made clear he’s absolutely behind Trump.
“I’m a big believer we need to let the process play out: It did. And the results last night: 51% [of the vote, which included] 98 counties – that’s compelling. And at this point, I think the contrast needs to be on substance and policy and records [versus Biden],” he stated.
Cruz famous he’s additionally a top senatorial election goal for Democrats as he seeks a 3rd time period within the November election.
He’ll face the winner of a currently-undecided Democratic discipline, which notably consists of Rep. Colin Allred, a Dallas County congressman and retired Tennessee Titans linebacker.
“I wear that as a badge of honor,” he stated of continuous to obtain the ire and a spotlight of Democrats as his reelection approaches.
“If you are a left-wing Democrat, after Donald Trump, there’s nobody in the country you want to beat more than me. And Chuck Schumer has made clear I am his number one target in the country.”
“The Democrats are going to spend $100 million this year trying to beat me and trying to flip Texas blue. Now, that ain’t going to happen.”
