Ted Cruz Criticized for Vacation During Texas Floods

Ted Cruz's Vacation Amidst Texas Flooding

• 🚨 Ted Cruz is facing criticism for being on vacation in Athens, Greece, during catastrophic flash flooding in Texas.
• 💡 New reporting suggests Cruz did not return to Texas "as fast as humanly possible" as his office claimed, with him being spotted touring the Parthenon a day after the Guadalupe River flooded.
• 💬 A tourist reportedly confronted Cruz, saying, "20 kids dead in Texas and you take a vacation," to which Cruz reportedly grunted and his wife gave a "dirty look."

Disproving Official Claims

• ✈️ Flight records indicate that Ted Cruz could have taken several earlier flights from Athens to San Antonio.
• ⚠️ This contradicts his office's statement that he returned "as fast as humanly possible" after learning of the deadly flash flooding.

Pattern of Absence and Accountability

• 📌 The incident is being framed as part of a pattern of Ted Cruz being "missing in action" during crises.
• 🗣️ While Cruz has since appeared on Fox News and contacted the president about the flood, the discussion highlights the importance of holding elected officials accountable.
• 🤔 The segment questions whether Ted Cruz is a good leader and if Texans deserve better.

Sympathy for Victims

• 🙏 The hosts express that their sympathy lies solely with the victims and their families of the devastating flood.
• 🌊 The Guadalupe River, a popular summer destination, experienced one of the deadliest floods in over a century, with a death toll rising to 109.