Ted Cruz, the Republican Senator from Texas, is making headlines once again. The latest news suggests that he may face a challenger in the 2024 Senate race, with San Antonio Democrat State Senator Roland Gutierrez reportedly gearing up for a run against Cruz. (The Texas Tribune, KXAN, San Antonio Express-News)
Additionally, Cruz has been caught on a newly released tape having a conversation with Fox Business host Maria Bartiromo, where he seemed to suggest that there was an absence of “actual facts” about 2020 electoral fraud. In the call, he apparently pleads with Bartiromo to provide “specific evidence” of fraud to support legal action, according to MSNBC’s Ari Melber, who obtained the recording. (Yahoo News, Rolling Stone, The Daily Beast, MSN, MSNBC News)
This isn’t the first time that Cruz has made controversial comments, however. He was also caught on tape in November 2020, warning Bartiromo about false claims regarding the election. Cruz has been a controversial figure in the Senate, with some accusing him of being too loyal to former President Donald Trump.
Despite this, Cruz has also made news for his attempts to dunk on San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich and for a bizarre incident where a constituent threw a can of White Claw hard seltzer at his head. (Texas Monthly)
It remains to be seen how these latest developments will affect Cruz’s political future, but with an upcoming Senate race and ongoing controversies, he is sure to continue making headlines for some time to come.
