Internet raises its collective eyebrow after Ted Cruz leaves Texas ahead of winter storm. But, he says he will be back
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz seen hopping on flight ahead of catastrophic storm
- Texas Sen. Ted Cruz faced criticism for traveling to California ahead of a severe winter storm expected to hit his home state.
- The incident drew comparisons to his 2021 trip to Cancun during a historic winter storm that caused widespread power outages and deaths in Texas.
- A photo of Cruz boarding a flight, reportedly to Laguna Beach, was widely shared on X, leading to millions of views and numerous mocking comments.
- A spokesperson for Cruz stated the travel was 'pre-planned work travel' and that the senator would return to Texas before the storm's projected impact.
- The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for much of Texas, warning residents to prepare for disruptive weather, including freezing temperatures, ice, and snow.