Texas Senator Ted Cruz, one of former President Trump’s staunchest allies, has been making headlines lately in relation to the 2020 election. According to Yahoo News, Cruz is said to have warned Fox News host Maria Bartiromo about needing “demonstrable facts” to back up claims of election fraud. This recording was obtained by MSNBC’s Ari Melber, who reported on Cruz’s conversation with Bartiromo. Cruz pleaded with her to show “specific evidence” of fraud and stressed the need for “actual facts” to support legal challenges.
Meanwhile, Texas State Senator Roland Gutierrez is rumored to be gearing up for a run against Cruz in 2024. According to the Texas Tribune, Gutierrez has been in the Texas Senate since 2021 and previously served in the House for over a decade. The San Antonio Democrat has been advocating for gun control since the mass shooting in Uvalde, which is in his district, and has emerged as a high-profile figure in Texas politics.
Interestingly, news outlets are also reporting on Cruz’s personal tastes. The Texas Observer’s “Strangest State” column recently featured Cruz enjoying a White Claw, a trendy alcoholic seltzer beverage. While this detail may seem trivial, it adds a humanizing element to a divisive political figure.
All in all, Ted Cruz’s name continues to make waves in Texas and national politics, with controversy surrounding election fraud claims and potential challengers for his Senate seat.
