Senator Ted Cruz of Texas is making headlines today as reports surface about a potential challenger in the 2024 election. According to The Texas Tribune, State Senator Roland Gutierrez is “very likely” to challenge Cruz for his seat in the Senate. Gutierrez has served in the Texas Senate since 2021 and previously served in the House for over a decade.
Cruz, who has been a staunch ally of former President Donald Trump, has also been in the news recently for his reactions to claims of election fraud in the 2020 election. In a call obtained by MSNBC’s Ari Melber and reported by Rolling Stone, Cruz is heard pleading with Fox News host Maria Bartiromo to show “actual facts” to support legal challenges to the election results.
This call, along with others heard on the recording, seem to contradict Cruz’s public statements about the election and his support for Trump. The Huffington Post reports that Cruz seemed to suggest the absence of “actual facts” about election fraud in his conversation with Bartiromo.
Despite potential challenges to his Senate seat and criticism over his stance on the election, Cruz remains a prominent figure in Texas politics. San Antonio State Senator Roland Gutierrez has emerged as a likely challenger but Cruz has not commented on the potential competition.
As the political landscape continues to evolve, it remains to be seen how Cruz’s public image will be affected by the latest news and revelations surrounding his political alliances and stances on key issues.
