Cruz says 'I want to be president' after spurning Vance consensus
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) on Wednesday affirmed he wants to be president as the Republican Party‘s field of contenders in 2028 begins to take shape, setting up an intense race to determine who will seek to succeed President Donald Trump.
TL;DR
- Ted Cruz wants to be president.
- He has affirmed his presidential ambitions for 2028.
- Cruz is seen as a potential contender for the Republican nomination.
- He pushed back against the idea that JD Vance is the heir apparent to Donald Trump.
- Cruz believes the Republican Party needs to have a debate about its future and core beliefs.
- He questioned whether the party should be small-government or big-government focused.