Ted Cruz leaves Texas as winter storm bears down again on the state
Ted Cruz leaves Texas as winter storm bears down again on the state
US · Published Jan 22, 2026
Ted Cruz departs for California as Texas prepares for a new winter storm, stirring controversy.
Texas power grid faces potential strain as an Arctic blast brings dangerously low wind chills.
Cruz's office claims the trip was pre-planned, with a return scheduled before the worst of the freeze.
Cruz departs as Texas faces winter storm
As Texas braces for another severe winter storm, Senator Ted Cruz has been spotted flying to California, sparking controversy reminiscent of his infamous trip to Cancun during the 2021 winter crisis. With forecasts predicting a significant Arctic blast and dangerously low wind chills, the timing of Cruz’s departure has drawn sharp criticism. His office has stated that the travel was pre-planned and that he intends to return to Texas before the worst of the freeze hits.
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