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Cruz labels Vance 'insecure' after 2028 remarks

Headline from The Hill

Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), seen as a possible 2028 candidate, has criticized Vice President Vance over his recent remarks that the GOP senator was clearing positioning himself for a White House bid, calling the comments “political bomb-throwing” and the vice president “insecure.

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Reports & sources

8 articles, oldest first.

  1. Politico

    Ted Cruz blasts JD Vance as ‘insecure,’ says he’s focused on helping GOP win midterms (opens Politico)

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    Politico's feed description

    A clash between two potential candidates for the 2028 Republican presidential nomination spilled into public this week.

  2. New York Post

    Ted Cruz fires back at ‘insecure’ JD Vance as the two trade barbs over 2028 (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Texas Sen. Ted Cruz fired back at Vice President JD Vance, bashing him as insecure as the two men exchange 2028-related barbs.

  3. Newsweek

    Republican 2028 Presidential Frontrunners As Cruz Slams 'Insecure' Vance (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Ted Cruz calls JD Vance "insecure" as the pair clash over 2028 ambitions, with Vance leading GOP betting markets.

  4. Fox News

    Cruz-Vance rivalry heats up as Texas senator suggests VP is 'feeling insecure' (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Sen. Ted Cruz fired back at Vice President JD Vance's presidential campaign accusation, saying he is focused on helping Republicans win in the midterms.

  5. The Hill

    Cruz labels Vance 'insecure' after 2028 remarks (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), seen as a possible 2028 candidate, has criticized Vice President Vance over his recent remarks that the GOP senator was clearing positioning himself for a White House bid, calling the comments “political bomb-throwing” and the vice president “insecure.

  6. NJ.com / Star-Ledger

    JD Vance ripped as ‘insecure’ by GOP senator as 2028 rivalry heats up (opens NJ.com / Star-Ledger)

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    NJ.com / Star-Ledger's feed description

    The lawmaker said he has remained focused on boosting GOP candidates ahead of next month.

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.

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