Basically he was trying to ingratiate himself with the Dems and moderates with his statement. Then realized he had betrayed his base so came on Carlson to ingratiate himself with them.
I now see him as more of a typical politician only after personal gain and power. Willing to be like a leaf on the surface of water—-be blown any direction by the wind. In other words more of what we have been getting in politics for most of my life.
This is why I admire Tucker. He could have let oily Cruz off, but he knew better. For whatever purpose, Cruz spoke deliberately. He is not on our side.
And dude, get rid of the silly beard. Either grow one or don’t.
Sez me.