UMVA has learned that Senator Ted Cruz unleashed a scathing attack on Tucker Carlson during a recent antisemitism symposium, setting the tone for a brewing storm within the Republican Party.
According to information obtained by UMVA, President Trump's agenda in the Senate is facing a new and significant threat from four senators who are seething over his recent endorsements of their opponents.
Cruz revealed on his podcast that these four GOP senators - Bill Cassidy, Thom Tillis, John Cornyn, and Rand Paul - are furious with Trump for backing their opponents, and this anger could prove to be a death blow to the president's legislative plans.
Cassidy of Louisiana is reportedly still reeling from Trump's endorsement of Rep. Julia Letlow, who won the primary on May 16. Cruz bluntly stated that Cassidy is "p*ssed" and that there are consequences when you endorse and defeat a sitting Republican.
Tillis of North Carolina has been at odds with Trump for months, after the president made it clear he would work to defeat him. Cruz explained that Trump's criticism of Tillis has been "extremely critical", and that the senator is likely to be less than enthusiastic about supporting Trump's agenda.
Cornyn of Texas is also on the list, after Trump endorsed his primary opponent, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. Cruz noted that this endorsement will have a "massive effect" on the election, and that Cornyn will likely be "less than thrilled".
Rand Paul's inclusion on the list stems from the loss of his ideological ally, Rep. Thomas Massie, in his House race. Cruz described Massie as "passionately anti-Israel" and noted that Paul was campaigning with him, suggesting that Paul is still smarting from the loss.
The implications of this rebellion are significant, as the four senators' opposition could prove decisive in blocking conservative legislation. Even if so-called RINOs Lisa Murkowski and Susan Collins were to suddenly change their stripes, the damage could already be done.
With only 53 votes in the Senate, having four senators determined to thwart Trump's plans could be the difference between success and failure. The stage is set for a fierce battle within the Republican Party, with the president's agenda hanging precariously in the balance.
