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Sen. Ted Cruz Calls for Elections in Venezuela to Proceed 'Rapidly'
Cruz said elections should proceed rapidly and praised a U.S. oil deal he said could help jobs and gas prices, according to NBC News.
- On Sunday, Senator Ted Cruz called for free and fair elections in Venezuela while appearing on NBC News' "Meet the Press."
- President Donald Trump's administration announced an agreement on Friday allowing the United States to take control of 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil reserves.
- Cruz said the deal "on its face appears to have a really positive economic benefit for America," adding he does not think the U.S. needs to prioritize elections over the energy arrangement.
- Defending the administration's Iran policy, Cruz said the "initial mission" was complete, though he urged the Trump administration to arm Iranian protesters to achieve "regime collapse."
- Addressing his political future, Cruz told MS NOW he would decide on a 2028 presidential run after November's midterm elections, stating, "There will be a time for that conversation.
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Texas Sen. Cruz Declares 'Mission Accomplished' In Iran, Cheers Massive Venezuela Oil Deal - Tampa Free Press
Senator Ted Cruz said Sunday that the United States has achieved its core military goals in Iran, defending President Donald Trump’s declaration of “mission accomplished” as the conflict reached its six-month mark. Appearing on NBC’s “Meet the Press,” the Texas Republican also praised a newly announced agreement granting the U.S. control of 65 billion barrels […] Texas Sen. Cruz Declares ‘Mission Accomplished’ In Iran, Cheers Massive Venezuela O…
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Sen. Ted Cruz calls for elections in Venezuela to proceed 'rapidly'
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) departs from the Senate Chamber following a cloture vote on the Kids Online Safety Act in the U.S. Capitol Building on July 25, 2024 in Washington, DC.
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Leaning Left11Leaning Right2Center1Last UpdatedBias Distribution79% Left
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