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Ted Cruz fires back at JD Vance over 2028 GOP presidential race claim
Fox News • • nation
Key Points:
- Sen. Ted Cruz accused Vice President JD Vance of feeling insecure after Vance suggested Cruz is already running for president in 2028, escalating tensions between two potential GOP presidential contenders.
- Vance stated in an NBC News interview that Cruz is clearly running for president, while he himself is focused on helping elect Republicans in the upcoming midterms.
- Cruz responded by emphasizing his focus on the midterm elections and campaigning for Republican candidates across multiple states, including Georgia, Iowa, Nebraska, South Carolina, and Ohio.
- Despite the rivalry, Cruz highlighted his past support for Vance, recalling their joint campaign efforts during Vance’s successful 2022 Senate run in Ohio.
- Cruz has left open the possibility of a 2028 presidential bid, stating he will be part of the discussion but remains currently focused on the midterms.
