President Trump turned a routine Oval Office gathering into a moment of levity on Monday with a pointed joke about Sen.
Ted Cruz, R-Texas, and the Supreme Court.
According to Sean Hannity, the President floated Cruzs name as a hypothetical nominee to the high court, prompting laughter from those in attendance. The lighthearted exchange underscored the Presidents ongoing rapport with conservative lawmakers who have been central to advancing his judicial agenda.
Hes done a wonderful job as a Senator. Highly respected. In fact, somebody asked, Would you ever appoint him to the United States Supreme Court?' Trump said, praising Cruzs record while setting up the punchline. The remark highlighted Cruzs standing within the conservative movement, where he is viewed as a staunch defender of constitutional originalism and limited government.
Well, hes the only one I can think of who will get 100 votes. All Republicans would vote for him. All Democrats would vote for him because they want to get him the Hell out of the Senate, Trump joked, drawing laughter with a bipartisan jab. The quip reflected a broader truth in Washington: Cruzs unapologetically conservative approach has made him a hero to many on the right and a persistent irritant to the left, a dynamic that continues to shape the ideological battles on Capitol Hill.
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