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Ted Cruz fires back at 'insecure' JD Vance as the two trade barbs over 2028
nypost.com • • nation
Key Points:
- Texas Sen. Ted Cruz criticized Vice President JD Vance as “insecure” after Vance suggested Cruz is already focused on a 2028 presidential bid rather than the upcoming midterms.
- Vance, considered a frontrunner for the 2028 GOP nomination, denied running for president at this time and emphasized his focus on helping elect Republicans in the midterms.
- Cruz acknowledged he will be part of the 2028 presidential discussion and has a history of strong GOP campaigning, including supporting Vance’s successful 2022 Senate run.
- The GOP faces internal debates about its future direction, with traditionalists like Cruz advocating for free markets and fiscal restraint, while MAGA supporters push for populism and non-interventionist foreign policies.
- Cruz remains actively engaged in the midterm elections, highlighting his extensive history of campaigning for Republican candidates nationwide.
