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Ted Cruz recruits 2028 campaign staff, eyes presidency

9/3/2026

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Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) is recruiting staff for a 2028 presidential campaign.
He told a podcast, “It’s no secret I want to be president,” showing ambition.
Cruz is doing Iowa legwork, joining podcasts and promoting his book, per the Wall Street Journal.
He called front-runner Vice President JD Vance’s Iran MOU “terrible,” criticizing the rival.
U.S. President Donald Trump called Cruz “talented,” a “good friend,” and said he might run.

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Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) is recruiting staff for a 2028 presidential campaign.
He told a podcast, “It’s no secret I want to be president,” showing ambition.
Cruz is doing Iowa legwork, joining podcasts and promoting his book, per the Wall Street Journal.
He called front-runner Vice President JD Vance’s Iran MOU “terrible,” criticizing the rival.
U.S. President Donald Trump called Cruz “talented,” a “good friend,” and said he might run.