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Cruz Faces Criticism for Beach Trip Amid Texas Ice Storm

1/21/2026

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U.S. Senator Ted Cruz was spotted flying to Laguna Beach, California, as Texas braces for an Arctic blast with cold and ice.
The sighting drew questions about his commitment during the crisis, echoing his 2021 Cancun trip.
A Cruz spokesperson said the trip was pre-planned and he would return to Texas before the storm.
The Arctic front is expected to arrive Friday, January 23, 2026, prompting discussions about Cruz's priorities.

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U.S. Senator Ted Cruz was spotted flying to Laguna Beach, California, as Texas braces for an Arctic blast with cold and ice.
The sighting drew questions about his commitment during the crisis, echoing his 2021 Cancun trip.
A Cruz spokesperson said the trip was pre-planned and he would return to Texas before the storm.
The Arctic front is expected to arrive Friday, January 23, 2026, prompting discussions about Cruz's priorities.