[Brookhaven]

How could Cruz have not known that would come back to bite him?

Even on April 5, it was clear to most people that Cruz was not going to be mathematically eliminated prior to the convention.

[SMM48]

Not a Cruz supporter here but consider the idea that all the GOPe (Jeb & friends) lined up behind Cruz with the intention to do him in. Like the trojan horse scenario. They probably determined that Cruz would be an easier sucker than Trump.

Once Cruz is dispatched, they will turn all their efforts to Trump. I still think the GOPe will attempt to hijack the nomination, despite what they say.

Trump needs to watch his back.