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Trump Weighs In on Cruz's 2028 Ambitions Amid Feuds

11/18/2025

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Trump Addresses 2028 Aspirations

U.S. President Donald Trump said it is early to discuss Sen. Ted Cruz's 2028 bid, calling Cruz a good friend.
Axios reported Cruz is positioning as a traditional Republican amid a feud with Tucker Carlson.
Vice President JD Vance, seen as a frontrunner for 2028, supports Trump’s America First policy.
Some allies, including Steve Bannon, say Trump could pursue a third term despite constitutional limits.

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Cruz Challenges Carlson

Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) intensifies his feud with Fox News host Tucker Carlson as he weighs a 2028 presidential run.
Cruz criticizes Carlson for the Nick Fuentes interview, portraying Carlson as a pro-interventionist Republican.
He accuses Carlson of spreading dangerous rhetoric and chides GOP colleagues for their silence.
Carlson dismisses Cruz's ambitions as "hilarious," underscoring a broader Republican dispute over foreign policy.

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Trump Addresses 2028 Aspirations

U.S. President Donald Trump said it is early to discuss Sen. Ted Cruz's 2028 bid, calling Cruz a good friend.
Axios reported Cruz is positioning as a traditional Republican amid a feud with Tucker Carlson.
Vice President JD Vance, seen as a frontrunner for 2028, supports Trump’s America First policy.
Some allies, including Steve Bannon, say Trump could pursue a third term despite constitutional limits.

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