Trump Adviser Hints Trump May Back Primary Challenger To Cruz In '18
CLEVELAND ― A close Donald Trump associate suggested on Thursday morning that the Republican nominee may put his extensive political capital behind boosting a primary challenger to Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) in 2018.
In characteristically colorful and biting terms, Roger Stone harshly criticized Cruz for his much-discussed convention speech the night before, in which he declined to endorse Trump. Calling the senator “an odious, greasy figure who doesn’t have any of Reagan’s warmth or likeability,” Stone said that Cruz had jeopardized his future run for the White House.
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