So it’s ok to do sleazy stuff; but if you apologize everything is forgiven?
That’s not repenting. That’s not how character is supposed to work.
[but if you apologize everything is forgiven]
CRUZ did his part. He sincerely apologized for something his staff did which he was unaware. That’s all he can do.
It’s up to others to hold a grudge or accept the apology. It’s up to them. Not accepting an apology is a serious thing.