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Trump Suggests Ted Cruz Supreme Court Nomination at Rally

By Drooid · Oct 28, 2026 · How we work

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President Donald Trump suggested nominating Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) to the Supreme Court at a Lubbock rally.
Trump said Democrats would vote for Cruz because they hate him.
Trump added Republicans would vote for Cruz because they can’t stand him.
Cruz laughed, said he does not want to be a judge, and will stay in the Senate.
Trump called Cruz a brilliant lawyer who would excel on the Court.

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President Donald Trump suggested nominating Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) to the Supreme Court at a Lubbock rally.
Trump said Democrats would vote for Cruz because they hate him.
Trump added Republicans would vote for Cruz because they can’t stand him.
Cruz laughed, said he does not want to be a judge, and will stay in the Senate.
Trump called Cruz a brilliant lawyer who would excel on the Court.