Senator Ted Cruz Slams Trump Tariffs in Secret Tapes as Canada Faces 100% Threat
Secret tapes reveal Senator Ted Cruz privately criticized Trump's tariffs, warning of severe economic and political consequences.Summary
Alleged secret recordings from 2025 show Senator Ted Cruz privately voicing strong opposition to President Trump's protectionist trade policies, warning donors that sweeping tariffs could devastate the US economy and lead to Republican losses in the November 2026 elections due to rising grocery prices and falling retirement accounts. Cruz reportedly described a hostile late-night call with Trump following the tariff rollout. These private remarks contrast sharply with Cruz's public stance as a strong Trump ally, though a spokesperson dismissed the tapes as attempts to sow division. The revelations surface as Trump threatens Canada with a 100% tariff over alleged concerns tied to China, a move analysts warn would act as an instant tax hike on US consumers. The article also notes an ideological rift within the GOP, highlighting Cruz's strong pro-Bitcoin, free-market stance against what he perceives as the anti-interventionist leanings of figures like Vice President JD Vance and Tucker Carlson.
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