'This Race is Over': Ted Cruz Endorses Donald Trump

Trump took more than 50 percent of the Iowa Republican caucus, while Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley trailed behind with around 20 percent each.

Cameron Abrams
Cameron Abrams

Cameron Abrams is a reporter for The Texan. After graduating with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Tabor College and a Master’s Degree from University of the Pacific, Cameron is finishing his doctoral studies where his research focuses on the postmodern philosophical influences in education. In his free time, you will find him listening to a podcast while training for an endurance running event.

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Jan 17, 2024
Jan 17, 2024

After securing a victory in the Iowa Republican caucus, former President Donald Trump has picked up another Texas-sized endorsement, this time from a former 2016 presidential rival.

During an interview with Hannity on Fox News, Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) endorsed the former president after what he called “a dominating victory for Donald Trump.”

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