Texas Republican Sen. Ted Cruz on Tuesday endorsed former President Trump for the 2024 Republican nomination.
Mr. Cruz fought against President Trump. 2016 contest The Iowa caucuses will show that there is only one real candidate ready and viable to take on the left and the political establishment, and to be their only strong ally during the presidential term. said that it was completed.
”[Iowa] It was a landslide victory for Donald Trump. I have to say there is no place like the Iowa caucuses. I know that very well. The men and women of Iowa take their responsibilities incredibly seriously. They are vetting candidates,” Cruz said.
“This is a great process and I'm a big believer in making democracy happen. Last night, it happened and I have to say it was a victory for Trump across the board…about that overwhelming victory. , congratulations to President Trump. And at this point, I think this race is over.”
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He called on Republicans to unite to defeat President Biden and the “disastrous cultural Marxist policies in the White House.”
“I am proud to support Donald Trump for President of the United States, and I look forward to supporting him with enthusiasm,” he said.
Cruz said there is no path to victory for any of the remaining candidates after Iowa. He said that while the New Hampshire primary may be close, Trump's increased likelihood of winning South Carolina essentially makes it a fait accompli for Trump.
Mr. Cruz has long remained silent about his favorite candidate in the 2024 Republican primary, but Newsweek magazine recently reported that Mr. Cruz is also good friends with President Trump's rival, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. Reported.
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He reportedly referred to himself as a political “Switzer” when asked by The Texas Tribune about the 2023 race.
But on Tuesday, Mr. Cruz made it clear that he fully supports Mr. Trump.
“I'm a big believer that we need to move forward with the process, and that's what we did. And last night it was 51%.” [of the vote, which included] 98 counties – that’s compelling. And at this point, I think we need to contrast content with policy and record. [versus Biden],” He said.
Cruz is also a top target for Democratic senators seeking a third term in the November election.
He will face the winner of currently undecided Democratic candidates, including, among others, U.S. Rep. Colin Allred, a Dallas County legislator and former Tennessee Titans linebacker.
“I wear it as a badge of honor,” he said of the continued ire and attention from Democrats as his re-election approaches.
“If you're a left-wing Democrat, after Donald Trump, there's no one in this country you'd want to defeat more than me. And Chuck Schumer, you know, I'm his No. 1 target in this country.” clarified.”
“Democrats are going to spend $100 million this year trying to defeat me and overturn Texas Blue. That's not going to happen now.”
