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Story summary
- In leaked recordings, Cruz criticized U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs and JD Vance’s foreign policy views.
- The recordings show Cruz expressing frustration with Trump’s economic strategies, particularly tariffs.
- He warned that if the economy falters, Republicans would lose elections.
- Cruz accused JD Vance and Tucker Carlson of influencing national security decisions, including the removal of National Security Advisor Mike Waltz.
- Cruz's office downplayed a White House rift.
