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Ted Cruz defends his short trip to Mexico: Shitstorm instead of sun in Cancun

2021-02-19T19:22:14.732Z


If only he had thought beforehand: When millions of his fellow Texans froze at home, Senator Ted Cruz flew on vacation in Mexico. His excuse: brazen.


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Houston, Texas


"Hey-hey, ho-ho, Ted Cruz has got to go!"

Somebody is very angry: Protests in front of the house of US Senator Ted Cruz, who was recently known as the darling of many Texans.

After his short trip to the Mexican swimming paradise Cancun, love has cooled noticeably.

We summarize briefly: A winter storm with devastating consequences passed over Texas, millions of people were without electricity, heating or running water.

If water flowed at all, it was often far too much from the many burst pipes - documented by desperate Texans ...

»@Streetballerina via Spectee«

«I can't believe it!

I can not believe it!

It's freezing cold, we have no water, no heating, nothing! "


Meanwhile, her Senator Ted Cruz and former presidential candidate flew to Cancun.

This is a very popular seaside resort in Mexico among Americans.

And this is how the senator justified his trip:

Ted Cruz, US Senator

“When my kids got word that school was canceled this week, they said why aren't we going on a trip?

Let's go somewhere where it's not so cold.

And Heidi and I ... It's been a tough week, and it's been a tough year for the kids ... kids all over the state of Texas.

So we tried to be good parents and said we'd do that ... and so we booked the flight. "


Attention dog lovers: Ted Cruz not only abandoned his fellow Texans - but also his poodle, Snowflake!

This apparently had to stay at home.

The network reacts with appropriate malice.

When the master noticed what was brewing, it obviously broke off its vacation and came back - Ted Cruz did not look particularly relaxed.

Ted Cruz, US Senator

»When I arrived (in Cancun) and saw the first shitstorm, my concerns, which I had at the beginning, grew even greater.

And I definitely regret that this has become a distraction at a time when so many Texans are hurt and frustrated and angry.

I regret that this has become a subject of debate and distraction.

I find that very regrettable.

That was certainly not my intention.

My intention was to take care of my family.

That is the intention of all Texans.

All those who have lost heating and electricity.

You all did the same thing: you looked after your family. "


How did Ted Cruz's collected excuses come across among the citizens?

For a lot of people, it is more like this:

Roy Cohen, Protester

“Ted Cruz is a disgrace to the United States.

He's a shame on Texas, he's a shame on Houston - and should resign immediately. "


Source: spiegel

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