In a surprising turn of events, Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX), who once traded sharp criticisms with former President Donald Trump, has officially endorsed Trump for the 2024 presidential race, according to The Daily Beast.

Cruz, who had previously called Trump a "sniveling coward," a "bully," and a "pathological liar," made the announcement during an appearance on Fox News.

Cruz's endorsement came on the heels of Trump's victory in the Iowa caucuses.

Appearing on Hannity, Cruz declared, "At this point, I believe this race is over, so I'm proud to endorse Donald Trump for president of the United States."

The endorsement seemed to be a reconciliation between the two after their contentious battle in the 2016 Republican primary.

Eight years ago, during the primary contest, Cruz and Trump engaged in a bitter exchange of insults.

Despite the animosity, Cruz eventually endorsed Trump for the 2016 election.

Ted Cruz's recent endorsement aligns with a broader trend, as Trump has also gained support from another former rival, Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL).

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Donald Trump's Past Comments on Ted Cruz

Less than two weeks ago, a report surfaced revealing Trump's past disdain for Cruz, stating that the senator "shouldn't even exist."

Trump claimed that he could have "destroyed him" in 2016 but chose not to, per Business Insider.

The 2016 Republican primary witnessed intense clashes between the two, with Trump making controversial remarks about Cruz's family.

Donald Trump suggested Ted Cruz's father was linked to JFK's assassin, Lee Harvey Oswald, Vanity Fair reports.

"His father was with Lee Harvey Oswald before Oswald's being-you know, shot. I mean, the whole thing is ridiculous. What is this, right before his being shot, and nobody even brings it up. They don't even talk about that. That was reported, and nobody talks about it. But I think it's horrible. I mean, what was he doing-what was he doing with Lee Harvey Oswald shortly before his death? Before the shooting? It's horrible," Trump previously said.

He also hinted at exposing details about Cruz's wife, Heidy Cruz, and implied that she is ugly.

Complex Political History: Ted Cruz and Donald Trump

Ted Cruz and Donald Trump share a complex political history, marked by the intense 2016 Republican presidential nomination race, Fox News noted.

Cruz, the runner-up to Trump, initially withheld his endorsement after Trump secured the GOP nomination.

Over the years, they repaired their relationship and supported each other, leading to Cruz's recent endorsement.

Sources indicate that Cruz faced mounting pressure from Trump's camp to endorse the former president ahead of the Iowa caucuses.

Trump, using his social media platform Truth Social, also targeted Cruz over his 2024 re-election bid.

Despite Cruz's endorsement, the other Texas senator, John Cornyn, has chosen to remain neutral in the nomination race, emphasizing a preference for a new direction within the GOP.

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Written by: Bert Hoover

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