Ted Cruz podcast payments raising 'serious' ethical, legal questions

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“Not only is Ted Cruz's podcasting habit weird-and I think a little insulting to the 30 million Texans he represents-it also appears to be a serious ethical and campaign finance scandal in the making,” says Chris Hayes.
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@Toe.knees.Flowers-gr9lu 12 днів тому

Always remember...If you insult Ted's wife and family, he'll campaign for you when you run for president.

@leonblack2651 12 днів тому

Remember when kamala called Joe an old racist and he made her his VP? Good times

@winstonsmith6607 12 днів тому

Me is an American man. I never be voting for Democrats until Trump and now I vote for the Biden and democracy.

@afry6400 12 днів тому

Oh but you must be a MAGA megalomaniac as well... don't forget that little tidbit.

@Gabedudley1 12 днів тому

Another fake account. Are all these fakes the same person?

@winstonsmith6607 12 днів тому

@@Gabedudley1 Yeah, they are. You can tell because they all talk to each other and get the same number of likes. The guy can't even friggin' speak English so it's most likely a paid foreigner

@mytwocentscounts 12 днів тому

This is one of the many reasons not to vote Republican! Another morally depleted Senator!

@capt.bart.roberts4975 12 днів тому

"...morally depleted..." More a complete lack of a moral compass.

@Bonjour-World 12 днів тому

"depleted" implies that there was a time when he had some morals ... that never happened.

@JoementiaCmonMan3 12 днів тому

The greatest honor I’ve had as an American, was helping to vote Trump out of office.

@drstone1167 12 днів тому

🆘 The start of kangaroo court proceedings in the Manhattan Supreme Court marks the first-ever criminal trial of a U.S. president. It will go down in infamy as a total biased scam. This is a dangerous attack on the rule of law and a total attempt to rig the 2024 elections for President Biden and Democrats. Judicial Watch denounces Alvin Bragg’s corrupt attempt to make former president Donald Trump a political prisoner. Mr. Trump committed no crimes, and this is a prosecution about nothing. These and other Democratic Party political prosecutions of Trump are an abomination under law and are destabilizing to our nation. If this type of biased prosecution in our court system continues because of bias, DAs and prosecutors a fair impartial justice system in the US will no longer exist.

@Toekneepowers 12 днів тому

That's called TDS

@Toe.knees.Flowers-gr9lu 12 днів тому

The era of Donald Trump's presidency was undoubtedly the epitome of foolishness in American history. Please, vote blue.

@Bonjour-World 12 днів тому

@@Toekneepowers TDS == Trump Dependency Syndrome: The cursed affliction that plagues Trump's supporters. Symptoms include (but not limited to): willful ignorance, lack of comprehension, anti-social behavior.

@leonblack2651 12 днів тому

How noble. And I thought losing 3 limbs in Vietnam qualified

@DonnieTRUMPFDT 12 днів тому

Always whining. Trump has never stopped in almost 80 years. Biggest loser vibe in American political history.

@walkingstick6655 12 днів тому

He took naps as his President's Time on his schedule, because he was always up to 3 am dementia tweeting. The only thing he hasn't actually stopped in about 60+ years is bloviating and outright lying about even things that it doesn't make sense to lie about.

@Gabedudley1 12 днів тому

Why do you all have fake accounts?

@TTownTim 12 днів тому

@@Gabedudley1 why do you love RAPO DON!?

@Gabedudley1 12 днів тому

@@TTownTim its not about him unless your a totally brain washed liberal. Wake up already

@kelperdude 12 днів тому

That's joe.

@StnFlwr 12 днів тому

Support Colin Allred to kick cancun cruz to the curb.

@ChristyMorris-rh7rq 12 днів тому

ABSOLUTELY

@Bella_Kilcher 12 днів тому

One finger salute to all of those on the right! FDT!

@kelperdude 12 днів тому

We'll be lucky to still be a country after joe is out.

@shawnmurray9964 12 днів тому

There is no end to the grift

@shawnmurray9964 12 днів тому

@@Trump2Prison since no indictment has been handed to Cruz, doesn’t seem likely, yet.

@user-wt7iw9xw8i 12 днів тому

Boy, do we ever need to redefine campaign finance laws.

@Noreb 12 днів тому

the fact ted cruz has a podcast is an indictment of our times..

@FreedaPeeple-in2mn 12 днів тому

Why? Literally anyone can have a podcast.

@Noreb 12 днів тому

oh look - dave is talking in the mirror again.

@Noreb 12 днів тому

@@FreedaPeeple-in2mn mmmhmmm

@sircasm6578 12 днів тому

Actually the fact that it bothers you that much is hilarious 😅

@jaimeherber8353 12 днів тому

The fact that Joe Biden running a country is beyond belief.

@BrattyBetty 12 днів тому

"Ted Cruz is Lucifer in the flesh" - John Boehner

@Toekneepowers 12 днів тому

That would mean he is your favorite.

@firstgopinbredhillbilliesl6100 12 днів тому

ted drop to number 2 trump got the number 1 lucifer spot.

@jaimeherber8353 12 днів тому

Joe Biden the devil in disguise letting killers and murderers into the country 😂😂

@teresalegler2777 12 днів тому

This would be the only time I agree with John Boehner.

@timothycahill7535 12 днів тому

"If Ted Cruz was murdered on the floor of the Senate, and the trial of his assassin were held in the Senate,...he wouldn't be convicted" -lindsey Graham

@bpeters9466 12 днів тому

Yep, if it's unethical and probably illegal, there's gonna be a rethuglican nearby. Uh, Ted?

@0389BA 12 днів тому

The same guy that don’t blame guns but blame unlocked door for school shootings comes to find out he gets the most donation by the NRA then any other republican 😒

@pam18ram 12 днів тому

Our little teddy is doing something unethical, possibly illegal 🥸 that can’t be true🤬🤦‍♀️

@uchennaagwu9283 12 днів тому

We all need to come out and VOTE. Get your family and friends to VOTE. VOTE President Biden 2024. VOTE Blue 💙 🗳 ☑️

@kevinb3812 12 днів тому

Cruz “the Ooze” has dubious ethics quite certainly.

@ButtCrappersandtrapwarrior 12 днів тому

As a black man I will support the guy with 81 years behind him over the guy with 91 criminal charges in front of him.

@dlcs1406 12 днів тому

Well said

@CharMinsky 12 днів тому

Things change.

@BrandonOsborn404 12 днів тому

As a man (and I happen to be white) I salute your intelligence, and fully agree.

@winstonsmith6607 12 днів тому

I is an America man. Dallas Cowboys and apple pie I like very much. See? I voting for Biden and be happy for days. Giving the love to democrat and much anger for Trump and the MAGA.

@sircasm6578 12 днів тому

1 year old impersonation account. 🤣🤣

@lzrd8460 12 днів тому

Please good folks of Texas, vote Cruz OUT. What has he done for you in all the years he’s been representing you? TX has a chance of gaining some respect back. 🙏🙏🙏

@JoeD0403 12 днів тому

Will Mexico take him?

@cruzgallardo9387 12 днів тому

@b.t.2795 12 днів тому

Cuba might be a better fit for Cruz. 😎

@user-cs2en4wl4f 12 днів тому

What a creep he is.

@charlesbartlett2569 12 днів тому

Truth and Courage PAC is the exact opposite of Cruz’s behavior.

@traildoggy 12 днів тому

When considering the financial arrangements of Ted Cruz's podcast be sure to remember that Ted Cruz is an eel wearing a human face and then another eel's face over that.

@gjd1942 12 днів тому

Ted Cruz more resembles a Blob Fish when clean shaven. When he touts his facial hair he is spot on a dead ringer for an African Warthog. Eel is a great description as too his slimy, slippery character.

@alphabravo8703 12 днів тому

There's that.

@ryanreeves3165 12 днів тому

You disparage eels. I prefer the term slime worm.

@ecamp6360 12 днів тому

Not the comfy chair! Monty Python should sue.

@richardburford1850 12 днів тому

Oh come on Chris, it's great that you expose this but we all know that nothing will happen.

@anthonyemering3234 12 днів тому

Just like with your boy "Gold Bar Bobby Menendez"

@richardburford1850 12 днів тому

@@anthonyemering3234 au contraire, if he’s found guilty (you know he and his wife have court dates set, right ?) I hope he gets the maximum; public officials deserve to be made an example of.

@JJ21210 12 днів тому

@richard: If you want something to happen, then contribute to Collin Allred's campaign! He's a stellar human being (pro football player turned lawyer and congressman, and unlike Herschel Walker, he's incredibly bright) but he's trailing Cancun Cruz in the polls, because Texans are morons.

@b.t.2795 12 днів тому

@@anthonyemering3234 If he's guilty then he gets what's coming to him. Too bad you old timers don't have the same feeling for your boy Trump.

@tetri90 12 днів тому

Yes, why are all those stories breaking through from the media ? Where is the DOJ ?

@larryrobinson08 12 днів тому

Supreme Court will fix that for Ted.

@polemius01 12 днів тому

Did Cruz begin a podcast because Fox, OAN, and Newsmax don't want him?

@Weaztek 12 днів тому

He sounds highly irate that he has been caught and called out. Not surprised.

@StnFlwr 12 днів тому

Everybody hates him, yet he keeps getting elected. Until now, hopefully. Colin Allred (D) would be a great replacement and addition to the U.S. Senate.

@niclewis9610 12 днів тому

Follow the money, it's always about the money with these Grifter's.

@puDDles33 12 днів тому

Good show thank you for bringing this to our attention 💙

@tronderstrondby18 12 днів тому

I'm sorry, Truth and Courage? Ted Cruz demonstrates neither.

@victoriaporter8665 11 днів тому

I hope the people of Texas are looking at Ted,he doesn't seem to really care about anyone but Ted 🤷💙💙💙💙

@ernestoxavier5426 12 днів тому

Don't forget who we're the ones that overturn Roe versus Wade, whether pro-choices is on the ballot or not is irrelevant, "Women of America" if you want your rights back, not to mention keeping their freaking hands off of our social security, healthcare, our kids entitlements, Vote straight ticket Democrat. 100% Biden /Harris 2024

@JJ21210 12 днів тому

Help Cruz's opponent WIN in Nov. Collin Allred is an amazing person: pro football player turned lawyer and congressman (and unlike Herschel Walker, he's incredibly smart). Earlier polls showed him beating sleazy ted, but current ones don't. We all need to send him a few bucks.

@ernestoxavier5426 12 днів тому

@@JJ21210 👍🏽 100%

@ianmclaren9721 11 днів тому

You had me on the floor with The “truth and courage” pac 😂😂😂

@abelincoln3261 12 днів тому

Here's the questions that need answering. Who does Ted's Super Cac employ aka what family members, friends associates of Ted Cruz does this Super Pac pay a salary and expenses to???? And how much are trey being paid for what ?????

@StnFlwr 12 днів тому

Colin Allred (D) has a lot of financial support and people freaking like him. Support Colin Allred and make Cancun Cruz a full time podcaster. Got to get control of Texas away from the fascists.

@mosshark 12 днів тому

I missed him at the cancun airport by mere minutes. He would have gotten an earful from me.

@markbishop1138 12 днів тому

Is Teddy planning to take another trip to Mexico when his people are counting on him. Where is Ted.

@bobevans9955 12 днів тому

Why are you crying

@Toekneepowers 12 днів тому

Aoc is planning many more trips to Florida.

@Daniel4646 12 днів тому

EVERYTHING Ted Cancun Cruz does raises serious ethical, legal questions!

@northerniltree 12 днів тому

"Cancun Ted" Cruz raises serious ethical and legal questions even without a paying podcast.

@StnFlwr 12 днів тому

Like all the gop fascists in Texas; including the governor and the AG.

@armyranger9346 12 днів тому

Four more years pause.

@billsmith2212 12 днів тому

I KNOW where I would SHOVE that 🌵 cactus in the picture !😂

@lauracarstiou3505 12 днів тому

Good reporting Chris

@julesvo617 12 днів тому

How come politian violated law but no indictment ? Are they above the law, the drifters.

@StnFlwr 12 днів тому

It's Texas {aka Howdy Arabia}, the fascists are in charge. Phucqueing Abbott, Paxton, Cruz and all the gop pols.

@ehole593 12 днів тому

Cruz licks lead paint.

@Darkhorse1975 12 днів тому

Its silly he has a saguaro cactis behind him on his podcast and those don't even grow in Texas.

@robertward8035 12 днів тому

That podcast is the only job he is going to have, and he's known it for a while.🤗

@JJ21210 12 днів тому

Help make that true by helping Cruz's opponent WIN in Nov. Collin Allred is an amazing person: pro football player turned lawyer and congressman (and unlike Herschel Walker, he's incredibly smart). Earlier polls showed him beating sleazy ted, but current ones don't. We all need to send him a few bucks.

@kathyjarvis1745 11 днів тому

Exactly investigate this propriety. Litigate or updates to rules that apply

@guillermoazul220 12 днів тому

Love love that your headline uses the word 'ethical' and 'Cruz' together. Fabulous!

@lokicharmscereal 12 днів тому

"Truth and Courage PAC"?! Ahahahahaha. Neither of those words can even be associated with Ted Cruz.

@ChristyMorris-rh7rq 12 днів тому

You are correct!

@lexas1 12 днів тому

Texas, be better at being normal.

@808zhu 12 днів тому

Oh wow, I'm shocked.

@sjorlando7282 12 днів тому

Yeah like anything will happen to him from this????

@StnFlwr 12 днів тому

Support his opponent Colin Allred, and make Cancun Cruz a full time podcaster.

@reggiefurlow1 12 днів тому

Bill Murray need to cut it out

@kennyc6597 12 днів тому

Can you do a segment on Pelosi's record on stock trading?

@doraglenjordon7354 12 днів тому

Sleazy as ever 🤢

@CodeGr88n 6 днів тому

WHY IS THIS HAPPENING?!?!?

@jamesbee3087 10 днів тому

I hope her words stand up in court.

@einezcrespo2107 12 днів тому

So why isn't the Senate looking at this?

@Frameboy71 6 днів тому

When is there going to be consequences for what is essentially criminal.

@Gkc842 8 днів тому

Everything about him must raise questions.

@jimcypher 12 днів тому

Deplorable. 🙄

@manongagnon9704 12 днів тому

Is there someone "honest" in the Republican party??🤷‍♀️

@timothycahill7535 12 днів тому

@Gabedudley1 12 днів тому

Thats why maga is replacing them. Too bad dems dont stand up against their party. Just conform like 🐑

@user-lz1sb2nx7y 9 днів тому

There were, e.g. Liz Cheney, Adam Kinzinger, Mitt Romney, etc., but their Constitutional understandings, honesty, courage to speak facts and not be a part of bullied total block votings recently disqualified them from remaining recognized as Republicans by their own party. Would be proud to have each join us Democrats, as we welcome diverse rational honest viewpoints thinking a compromised solution is the best.

@ml.2770 12 днів тому

Canada's greatest export, for Canada.

@badpiggies988 12 днів тому

“Please vote for the guy who called my wife ugly”

@RegebroRepairs 12 днів тому

If they aren't corrupt they are not Republican.

@user-ef4cg5xy4c 12 днів тому

Like all the book deals these people get are honest.

@BC-xx9zz 11 днів тому

I am having trouble watching Chris Hayes because he sounds so much like Tucker Carlson.

@develynburton445 12 днів тому

This smells very fishy to me... volunteers his time...right... whatever..notice he didn't answer the ? ... Slimy Ted Cruz

@user-kh1om7ud4z 12 днів тому

Supreme Court Justice receive lobbiest donations/ money in the same way

@cko970 12 днів тому

Oh Teddy 🧸.. you're done...... vote 💙..

@2l84t 12 днів тому

Answer the question teddy .

@planosoccer 12 днів тому

How can he walk with no spine. what did he do for us. Please name ONE!

@MrHous26 9 днів тому

Lock him up

@realfan3565 12 днів тому

iHeart! The same people behind The Breakfast Club. Makes sense now!

@germainjodoin415 12 днів тому

Cruse will be going to jail 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

@ziqi92 12 днів тому

Cruz seems to have gained a lot of weight.

@StnFlwr 12 днів тому

He needs to get his a$$ out of that chair. 😁

@333crt 11 днів тому

And other Congressmen don't make money on the side?

@pauldockree9915 11 днів тому

And The Verdict is? SCOTUS as a constant? Plus Landscaper Cad Pap Landscaper Cap Pad

@milosterwheeler2520 12 днів тому

Isn't Texas suffering a lot of weather-related damage right now? I thought Teddy would be in Cancun.

@fionakelleghan3267 12 днів тому

Now Ted. I know what PAC stands for. Have you forgotten?

@panchovcarlo 12 днів тому

More hypocrisy from the Republicant Party. I hate the I-Heart Radio, but some of my favorite shows are only available on the monopoly called I-Heart Radio and that sucks.

@RevCeleste 12 днів тому

Have you tried Pandora or Spotify? That's who I listen to music through

@conniemazas 8 днів тому

She jingled his jangle making him very nervous. Isn't that just like Cruzzy to avoid all answers.

@julesvo617 12 днів тому

They cling to each other to pass by the law by their party. So they are ganters with permission.

@susangribble6830 12 днів тому

GOD BLESS OUR SUPREME COURT

@kennethpeterson4068 12 днів тому

He turned into a Newt. Take the money and run. Podcast bucks, instead of a suspect, book deal.

@rjbennett3418 12 днів тому

The Truth (and we use that phrase lightly) and Courage (well...we can't justify that one at all) PAC.

@DecembreBlanche 12 днів тому

Lol, who is seriously listening to Ted Cruzs podcast?

@ryanhughes7570 12 днів тому

You guys are truly smart. Thank you for your hilarious comments. As he gets his plug in. Truly intelligent.

@Tiyedyed 12 днів тому

I honestly thought he had already left politics to become a pundit.

@katynamovicz9159 12 днів тому

"Truth and Courage" huh? I don't suppose Ted Cruz was consciously cynical when he coined that name?

@Bonjour-World 12 днів тому

One thing that one would be hard pressed to find on "Truth Social" or "Truth and Courage" is any semblance of the truth.

@meman3462 10 днів тому

GOP QUALIFICATIONS - No shame - questionable integrity

@joeycrooker1282 12 днів тому

How dare a republican do that ??

@davidbible1469 12 днів тому

So. A Senator or a podcaster. Not much of either one.

@ianmclaren9721 11 днів тому

Heidi doesn’t mind if Ted has to work late or even work away.

@morrisyarnell6083 12 днів тому

Money spent on trips to Mexico could be better spent.

@darrelllowe2619 12 днів тому

No wonder he's able to up and run off to Cancun while his state is in a crisis.

@reason6835 12 днів тому

Was the Senate in session when he did that? I don’t like that phony, but I don’t see what he could have possibly done. I would’ve left too.

@daviddrake5991 12 днів тому

@@reason6835 That isn't a reason to leave your dog behind to freeze.

@reason6835 12 днів тому

@@daviddrake5991: His dog froze?

@daviddrake5991 12 днів тому

@@reason6835 Ted had no intention of coming back until he went on the internet.

@tmofog 10 днів тому

Stop calling him "Ted". His LEGAL name is Rafael according to his CANADIAN birth certificate.

@swinginjoe8477 12 днів тому

I always hated Cruz, and I hate that he’s the one who represents my state

@davidbrown4271 12 днів тому

He’s a terrible man 👨

@JJ21210 12 днів тому

So get him out! Help Cruz's opponent WIN in Nov. Collin Allred is an amazing person: pro football player turned lawyer and congressman (and unlike Herschel Walker, he's incredibly smart). Earlier polls showed him beating sleazy ted, but current ones don't. We all need to send him a few bucks.

@RevCeleste 12 днів тому

Well, you have another chance to get rid of him this year.