I was never a “never Trumper”. Cruz was my first choice and his refusal to endorse Trump at the Convention was a mistake. One should also remember how nasty Trump was to Cruz’ family.
Cruz is probably pleasantly surprised that Trump has largely kept his campaign promises, so why wouldn’t he say he endorses Trump?
Not to be argumentative, but he did not say he endorses Trump.
He said he assumes he will support him. There is a very big difference.
If he had said “yes” to that question you would be right.
He left wiggle room. The guy uses the very same legalese that the Clinton’s do. They’re always wiggle room, so they can claim they never did say what you think you heard them say.