Secret Recordings Reveal Ted Cruz Sharply Criticized Trump, Vance to GOP Donors

Jan 25, 2026

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Trump revives unpopular Ted Cruz plan to punish states that impose AI laws - Ars Technica

Sen. Ted Cruz privately criticized President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance in secret recordings, revealing deepening fissures within the Republican leadership as the GOP heads into the 2026 midterms. According to recordings obtained by Axios, Cruz warned donors that Trump’s tariff strategy could devastate the economy and imperil Republican co…

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