Cruz questions sincerity of Vance’s ‘kind words’ on 2028 White House run
While stepping in as press secretary, Vance responded to a question from the Washington Examiner about 2028 hopefuls, such as Cruz and War Secretary Pete Hegseth, by telling Republicans to focus on the midterm elections. Join Washington Examiner for unlimited access to the news, analysis, and commentary that matter most. Click here to login/register your account Trusted reporting.Unlimited access.
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| Publication time | Wed, 09 Sep 2026 03:04:23 +0000 |
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Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) on Tuesday questioned the sincerity of Vice President JD Vance’s “kind words” about the senator’s previous statements that he was eyeing a 2028 presidential bid.Speaking with CNN’s Kaitlan Collins, Cruz was asked about statements Vance made last week when asked about Cruz and other Cabinet members eyeing the Oval Office. While stepping in as press secretary, Vance responded to a question from the Washington Examiner about 2028 hopefuls, such as Cruz and War Secretary Pete Hegseth, by telling Republicans to focus on the midterm elections.
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