Ted Cruz Reveals What Trump Told Him Behind Closed Doors | PBD Podcast #851
Summary
Senator Ted Cruz joins Pat McAfee to discuss his 2016 primary loss to Donald Trump, revealing a missed opportunity to unite with Marco Rubio. Cruz analyzes the shift in Republican demographics, arguing that blue-collar voters are now key to winning general elections. He also delivers a scathing critique of Tucker Carlson, accusing him of anti-Semitism and foreign influence, while outlining his "non-interventionist hawk" foreign policy stance for the 2028 cycle.
Topics discussed
Intro: Matthew McConaughey story and 2028 speculation
2016 Campaign: Blue collar voters and delegate count
The 2016 Primary: Trump vs. Cruz and the Rust Belt
Coalition Building: Blue collar voters vs. suburban women
The Road Not Taken: The missed Rubio-Cruz ticket
Likability, Media Filters, and Political Branding
Tucker Carlson: Criticism of his foreign policy views
Foreign Policy: Iraq War, Iran MOU, and Peace Through Strength
2028 Outlook: Potential Candidates and Conservative Principles
Legislative Wins: School Choice and Baby Bonds
Advising Trump: Tariffs and the Turkey F-35 Deal
Elon Musk: Business Philosophy and the Epstein Tweet
Personal History: Cuban Heritage and Financial Struggles
Clarence Thomas: Biography and Supreme Court Confirmation
Closing Stories: Matthew McConaughey and Dallas Buyers Club
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