The problem with that is Trump was and is first and foremost a businessman. Whereas, Cruz is first and foremost a politician. Trump hobnobbed with and rub elbows with and donated to whomever he thought would allow him to make business deals. Not being a politician, he didn’t worry about what they call the “optics” of the situation. Cruz, being a politician, should have known that the bad optics of running down to the border to throw a welcome party for illegal invaders with a nutjob like Beck.
I know, Cruz’s supporters all say that he and Beck were trying to highlight the humanitarian plight of the border situation. But, to the invaders coming across the border, seeing two guys handing them soccer balls or teddy bears, they were a welcoming committee, and I’m sure that is what they told their compatriots.
-— Trump hobnobbed with and rub elbows with and donated to whomever he thought would allow him to make business deals. Not being a politician, he didn’t worry about what they call the “optics” of the situation. -—
The situation is also criminal.
Two things.
First, Trump broke the law in buying politicians. That is well beyond “optics”. His ambition exceeded his morality.
Second, do you not believe Cruz learned his lesson on the immigration issue?