He insulted his dad, wife, religion, birthplace; Trump now gets Cruz endorsement
WASHINGTON — After Donald Trump insulted his wife’s appearance, linked his dad to the JFK assassination, questioned his religion and repeatedly mocked his Canadian birthplace, Sen. Ted Cruz is suddenly endorsing his tormentor for U.S. president.
The whiplash-inducing announcement came from the conservative senator in a Facebook post Friday, two months after his initial refusal to endorse Trump triggered a chorus of boos at the Republican convention.
Cruz offered six reasons for his unanticipated about-face: control of Supreme Court nominations, supporting fossil fuels, reversing Obamacare, fighting illegal immigration, opposition to Syrian refugees and domestic control over Internet regulations.
He said he agreed with Trump in these areas, adding that he was also honouring his earlier pledge to support the eventual Republican nominee.