Cruz breaks with Trump on key endorsements as 2028 looms
Senator Ted Cruz is strategically distancing himself from former President Trump, endorsing rivals in key Republican primaries as he potentially prepares for a 2028 presidential bid. This move challenges Trump's influence as the party's kingmaker and tests the space for independent voices within the GOP. Cruz's endorsements, such as backing Rick Jackson for Georgia governor and Alan Wilson for South Carolina governor, carry political risks but aim to build his own political capital. AI
