Posted on 02/18/2021 10:48:27 AM PST by USA Conservative
Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) has been accused of traveling to Cancun, Mexico, amid the ongoing crisis in Texas, where millions have been left without power or heat in freezing temperatures.
Photos circulating on social media overnight appeared to show the senator at an airport and on an airplane. The idea that Cruz and his family had flown to Mexico soon spread on Twitter.
Ted Cruz was photographed at IAH in the United lounge flying from Houston to Cancun.
AP confirmed that Cruz traveled to Mexico on Wednesday for a family vacation.
The high-profile Republican lawmaker went for a long-planned trip to Cancun and was expected to return almost immediately, according to a source with direct knowledge of the situation who spoke on the condition of anonymity to share private conversations.
Spokespersons for Cruz’s office did not immediately respond to request for comment Wednesday night or Thursday.
“That’s something that he has to answer to his constituents about,” state Republican Party Chairman Allen West said when asked whether Cruz’s travel was appropriate while Texans are without power and water.
“I’m here trying to take care of my family and look after my friends and others that are still without power,” West said. “That’s my focus.”
The situation is getting worse for Cruz as an audio recording was just published where he encourages Texans to stay home:
“… we could see 100 people lose their lives this week in Texas. So don’t risk it. Keep your family safe.”
Audio below:
And he also criticized Democrats for doing the same thing he is doing.
Video below:
Do as I say not as I do. Classic. This is why we need to remove politicians like this from the GOP and the Democratic Party!
“Bashing Cruz, when any of us would go to Cancun in a quick minute.”
A state senator during a major crisis should not be leaving. He should be making phone calls and firing up people butts to bget things done.
He can kiss his reelection chances goodbye.
I’m glad the people commenting in this thread mostly weren’t duped by this article. There is no hypocrisy in this case
I have no beef with him at all. This is ridiculous. Now if the governor had done this, I would feel differently.
Look, democracy is stupid. REALLY stupid.
But, this is probably a fatal error. And to go where? Cancun? How about Club Med Haiti?
Give me a break! Any of you upright Texans want to be a U.S. Senator? Better get busy.
Because otherwise, we will have to put up with Beto for six years. And we won’t care for that. At all.
One thing 2020-2021 and the pandemic has completely exposed, is just how badly politicians tell us to do, or not do, one thing, while they do the opposite. The shameless hypocrisy is on full frontal display.
Is the FR a class envy site now?
Conspiracy theories, class warfare, end of the world. It sure doesn't have many conservatives any more...
He just put out a statement saying that he only meant to go to Cancun for overnight to accompany his family.
What he’s not allowed to go on vacation because it’s cold out? He’s not running the state. He’s a federal senator. He votes - that’s about it.
"Stay at home" was meant to keep people off of dangerous roads if they didn't have to go somewhere. People weren't "banned" from going out.
This is just the MSM trying to make Republicans defensive and goad them into making stupid statements for the next news cycle.
-PJ
I wouldn't set foot in Mexico if it was free.
Outing all those who don't know the difference between flying on a plane vs driving a car in snow and ice. Has everyone gone stark raving moon batty?
no cabo is better i know a girl down there that does some fun stuff with fiserman friends cough drops
Shhh, not allowed to post info that might diffuse the bashings
Sounds like it. Did beto at least offer to pay for a private flight? You know out of pedo Joe’s call for unity. 🏊🍸🌴🌞
Hmm, if anyone needs criticism its Cornyn 24/7 ...
YOU KNOW IT
if premature bashing was outlawed, FR would suddenly go silent.
We are bashing Cruz as he is a public figure who needs to lead by example.
On other threads, we see Beto actually out there getting people to Warming Shelters and being proactive.
And Cruz?
“.... wasting away again in Margaritaville...”
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