July 17, 2024: One-on-one with Sen. Ted Cruz at the RNC
Jul 17, 2024
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Sen. Ted Cruz discusses unity at the RNC, potential Cabinet picks, and speculation on replacing Biden with Michelle Obama or Kamala Harris. The podcast also explores presidential leverage, conspiracy theories, and American institutions.
Republicans at the RNC express unified support for Trump/Vance ticket, aiming for election success.
Sen. Ted Cruz emphasizes alignment with Trump's foreign policy views, highlighting strength in deterrence and criticizing Biden's approach.
Deep dives
Republican Unity Behind Trump for Elections
Republicans at the 2024 Republican National Convention are united behind Donald Trump for success in the upcoming elections. The convention signifies a stark contrast to the chaos expected at the Democratic convention according to Senator Ted Cruz, emphasizing their unified support for Trump, aiming to win the Senate and House.
Foreign Policy Alignment with Trump's Agenda
Cruz aligns his foreign policy views closely with Trump's, describing a non-interventionist approach focused on strength to deter conflict. He highlights Trump's record in defeating ISIS and Soleimani while maintaining peace and prosperity, contrasting this with his views on Biden's weaker stance as commander-in-chief.
Speculations on Democratic Presidential Replacement
Cruz predicts Democrats may replace Biden, speculating on potential successors like Michelle Obama or Kamala Harris. He underscores the media's portrayal of such a transition and the political maneuvers that could lead to Biden's replacement under the 25th Amendment, emphasizing the need for accountability in the wake of a recent security failure at a presidential event.
Day two of the 2024 Republican National Convention was informally about the runners-up. Former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis were two of the notable speakers. Each pledged their full support for the Trump/Vance ticket, urging even those who don't see eye-to-eye with the former president on every single issue to follow suit. But is the message of unity merely a facade? Playbook co-author Ryan Lizza and Politics Bureau Chief Jonathan Martin caught up with Sen. Ted Cruz (R-T.X.), the 2016 runner-up, to ask just that, and more.
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