Hot Takes on Ted Cruz’s Trip to the Border

Ted Cruz took a trip to the U.S.-Mexico border with a few friends, some armed backup, and a whole lot of audio-visual support. Here, I’ll let him tell you all about it.

People had a lot of feelings about this video. Here are just a few of the hot takes (click for videos/photos).

Ted Cruz’s performance art at the border was beyond parody. Like, we’re supposed to believe you’re some passionate warrior for immigrants now? Mkay.
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— PoliticsGirl (@IAmPoliticsGirl) March 28, 2021

Since his political career began in 2003, biologists have been chasing the elusive opportunity to photograph Ted Cruz performing the ritualistic social behavior of political theater for his personal gain. Yesterday, they finally got their shot. pic.twitter.com/vbn1ERg7cQ

— Clara, anxious (@ramencult) March 28, 2021

The Guardian has a whole list of on point tweets and videos that are all quite amusing. As does Salon.

-KitJ