Posted on 07/21/2016 2:36:31 PM PDT by drewh
The U.S. Capitol Police have offered to provide additional security protection for Texas Senator Ted Cruz following angry confrontations on the floor of the GOP convention in Cleveland, a law enforcement source tells DailyMail.com. The offer of extra protection came hours after Cruz left the Quicken Loans Arena Wednesday night being subjected to taunts and boos after he refused to endorse Donald Trump and instead urged Americans to vote their 'conscience.' His wife, Heidi Cruz, had to be hustled out of the arena by a Cruz supporter fearful for her security. Cruz addressed Texas delegates Thursday morning and got furious blowback from Trump supporters and even some of his own backers, as they yelled out at him and demanded answers for why he wouldn't endorse Trump outright. When he appeared, Cruz was flanked by two security agents who stood guard and kept a close eye on delegates decked out in white cowboy hats and red, white, and blue outfits.
It wasn't immediately known whether Cruz had accepted the offer. The Capitol Police routinely provide extra security for some senators and representatives including some who receive specific threats. Cruz, however, already employs his own security protection detail. The force also contracts with local undercover police and civilian professionals to protect lawmakers deemed to be under threat. Cruz previously had protection provided by the U.S. Secret Service, but had to give it up when he was no longer a presidential candidate after he dropped out of the race following his loss in Indiana. One Republican lawmaker, asked by DailyMail.com about whether Cruz needed to get more security, responded, 'He's intentionally placed himself in this position and sometimes martyrs choose to do this and I think we ought to work together as a team.'
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I'm really irritated that they made it sound like people were assaulting Heidi Cruz last night and that's why she had to be 'rushed' out of the room.
I saw the video, Cuccinelli only went part way and then he joined the delegates as Heidi walked through the crowds. Nobody paid her any attention except one guy that shouted "GolDman-Sachs"
Much ado about nothing but low infos will believe she was assaulted.
you and i must have heard different speeches
Wow. He has his own security to protect his royal twirliness?
To protect him from lollipop? His wife?
You are so full of crap!! Trump offered the nasty liar an olive branch and he bit his hand. Cruz is a disgusting human who is trying to divide the party. He could have appeared a large man but pettiness is all he knows. Trumpkin? Thanks Cruzbots!
This Texan wants Cruz alive and well for his 2018 Senate reelection campaign. It will be fun when he gets defeated in the primary.
Why would Capitol police provide protection? He is no longer a candidate for president.
I hate to even think it but Cruz would kill someone or some thing if he thought he could get away with blaming it on Trump. I hope he doesn’t have a kitten or a puppy.
I agree with you.
He might need protection from Beck and Levin.
If you’re anointed by God wouldn’t He surround you with angels?
It wasn’t about freedom and constitution. He didn’t elaborate on either subject too much. What he did say about them was cliche’s and spoken in a condescending manner.
He also continued to say that 30 years from now you can say you were part of something beautiful? What the hell is he talking about there? Again, no point just cheesy overtures with no substance.
“Shouldn’t they fear for the safety of Heidi and the kids? A malignant narcissist unmasked can be a very dangerous individual.”
I’ve expressed the same thought. Heidi better be watching out for the eldest daughter in particular. Cruz is a kook, like his reptilian father.
Oh puhleeeeeze. Who would bother?
The photo shown of Heidi being escorted out shows that no one is paying any attention to her.
And Cuccinelli is “security” now? The reports made it sound like she was surrounded by a cordon of beefy guys and moved out of the hall.
This looks like overblown BS to me.
SUICIDE WATCH... 3 people, 8 hr shifts.
Report from here in Cleveland re: mood about Cruz.
He has become a non-entity, a virtual non-person, in 24 hours.
He could not sponsor “April is Peach Month” legislation and get it passed in DC!
Has-beens don’t need extra security.
Perfect image of the Cruzlim Blubberhood.
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