Well, if we are going to talk about phonies...
Amnesty
In 2013, Cruz proposed an amendment 'to provide a legal status for those who are here illegally'.
He flip-flopped in 2015.
Birthright Citizenship
In 2011, Cruz defended birthright citizenship.
He flip-flopped in 2015.
Snowden
When the GOP's libertarian wing was ascendant in 2013, Cruz thanked Edward Snowden for 'a considerable public service'.
He flip-flopped in January.
Crop Insurance
Cruz initially voted w/ budget hawks to cut crop insurance.
He flip-flopped after blow back from Iowa farmers.
No, Trump’s actual statements contradict the myth his campaign had manufactured for him.