ABC13: “Texas Sen. Ted Cruz, who is facing intense calls for his resignation, told ABC13 exclusively that his intent to oppose Joe Biden’s electoral win was based on legality and to fight voter fraud. In his first interview since the U.S. Capitol was under unprecedented siege by President Donald Trump’s supporters, Cruz also insisted that he did not agree and has never agreed with the sitting president’s rhetoric that fired up the chaos and left four people dead on Wednesday.”
“‘The president’s language and rhetoric often goes too far. I think, yesterday in particular, the president’s language and rhetoric crossed the line and it was reckless. I disagree with it, and I have disagreed with the president’s language and rhetoric for the last four years,’ Cruz said. He continued, ‘If you looked to what I have said, you will not find me say the same language or rhetoric.’ ‘I do think it’s really cynical for [Dems] to try and take advantage of what was a tragic event that occurred yesterday in Washington – the terrorist attack on the Capitol was despicable.'”