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Cruz Calls GOP Losses a "Disaster," Warns of Complacency

11/7/2025

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Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) said on Fox News that the GOP's losses are a "disaster" and a warning.
He cited Democratic wins in Virginia and New Jersey, and the election of Zohran Mamdani as New York City's first Muslim mayor.
Cruz labeled Zohran Mamdani a "jihadist" and a "communist," saying his policies threaten.
He warned GOP complacency could cause more defeats as Democrats are energized and well funded.

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Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) said on Fox News that the GOP's losses are a "disaster" and a warning.
He cited Democratic wins in Virginia and New Jersey, and the election of Zohran Mamdani as New York City's first Muslim mayor.
Cruz labeled Zohran Mamdani a "jihadist" and a "communist," saying his policies threaten.
He warned GOP complacency could cause more defeats as Democrats are energized and well funded.