Coverage dated January 5, 2022 to January 6, 2022

Ted Cruz called Jan 6 riot a “terrorist attack,” now says he misspoke

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After conservative backlash, Cruz took to a FOX News show — whose host also lambasted him — to backpedal from comments he made during a congressional hearing.

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Hot Air
Tucker Carlson scolds Ted Cruz for calling January 6 a "terrorist attack" (opens Hot Air)
Published Jan 5, 2022
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“We are approaching a solemn anniversary this week,” Cruz said in a Senate Rules Committee hearing. “And it is an anniversary of a violent terrorist attack on the Capitol, where we saw the men and wom...
Washington Examiner
Ted Cruz criticized for calling Jan. 6 riot a ‘violent terrorist attack’ (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Jan 5, 2022
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Texas Republican Sen. Ted Cruz got blowback from some on the right, including Fox News host Tucker Carlson, after he called the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol a “violent terrorist attack.”
Newsweek
Ted Cruz calling Jan. 6 a "violent terrorist attack" leaves Trump supporters outraged (opens Newsweek)
Published Jan 5, 2022
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The Texas senator has been condemned by conservatives, but it is not the first time he has referred to the Capitol riot as a terrorist act.
Breitbart News
'What the Hell’s Going On': Cruz Roasted for J6 'Terrorist Attack' Claims (opens Breitbart News)
Published Jan 5, 2022
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Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) received backlash for claiming on Wednesday the January 6 riot was a "terrorist attack."
Insider
Tucker Carlson lashes out at Sen. Ted Cruz for calling January 6 'a violent terrorist attack' (opens Insider)
Published Jan 5, 2022
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"So why are you telling us it was, Ted Cruz?" Carlson said in his latest whitewashing of the insurrection, adding that Cruz is "legitimately smart."
Wyoming Public Media
Republicans criticize Ted Cruz for calling Jan. 6 a violent terrorist attack (opens Wyoming Public Media)
Published Jan 5, 2022
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"Of all the things that Jan. 6 was, it was definitely not a violent terrorist attack," Fox News commentator Tucker Carlson said in reply to Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas.
CBS 19 Tyler
Ted Cruz called the Jan. 6 riot a “terrorist attack.” Now he says he misspoke. (opens CBS 19 Tyler)
Published Jan 6, 2022
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After conservative backlash, Cruz took to a FOX News show — whose host also lambasted him — to backpedal from comments he made during a congressional hearing.
Fox26 Houston
Ted Cruz called Jan 6 riot a “terrorist attack,” now says he misspoke (opens Fox26 Houston)
Published Jan 6, 2022
Fox26 Houston's feed description
After conservative backlash, Cruz took to a FOX News show — whose host also lambasted him — to backpedal from comments he made during a congressional hearing.
BizPac Review
‘I just don’t believe you’: Tucker repeatedly calls Ted Cruz a liar in heated face-off over Jan 6 terrorist remark (opens BizPac Review)
Published Jan 6, 2022
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Tucker Carlson told Senator Ted Cruz that he didn't believe him after he tried to walk back saying Jan. 6 was a 'violent terrorist attack.'
Fox News
Ted Cruz backtracks on calling Jan. 6 'violent terrorist attack,' says it was 'a mistake' (opens Fox News)
Published Jan 6, 2022
Fox News's feed description
Sen. Ted Cruz says he regrets calling Jan. 6 a 'terrorist attack' in a heated segment on 'Tucker Carlson Tonight.'
The Hill
Cruz: 'Mistake' to call Jan. 6 a 'terrorist attack' (opens The Hill)
Published Jan 6, 2022
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Texas Sen. Ted Cruz (R) said it had been a “mistake” for him to call the Jan.
Newsweek
Ted Cruz tells Tucker Carlson he was wrong to call Capitol riot a terrorist attack (opens Newsweek)
Published Jan 6, 2022
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"The reason I use that word for a decade, I have referred to people who violently assault police officers as terrorists," Cruz said, calling it "a mistake."
Insider
Despite his mea culpa to Tucker Carlson, Trump diehards Roger Stone, Lin Wood, and Seb Gorka are laying into Ted Cruz for calling the January 6 riot a 'violent terrorist attack' (opens Insider)
Published Jan 6, 2022
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Cruz walked back his comments to Fox News host Tucker Carlson on Thursday, but right-wing figures and Trump allies are not buying his explanation.
PJ Media
Tucker Carlson Takes Ted Cruz to the Woodshed for His J6 'Terrorists' Remark: 'That's a Lie!' (opens PJ Media)
Published Jan 6, 2022
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Tucker Carlson does not mince words. He was on fire on Thursday night as he raked Senator Ted Cruz over the coals for his stupid remarks about the January 6th riot at the Capitol. Cruz called the riot...
Breitbart News
Ted Cruz Backtracks on Claim January 6 Was a 'Violent Terrorist Attack' During Confrontation with FNC's Tucker Carlson (opens Breitbart News)
Published Jan 6, 2022
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During an appearance on FNC's "Tucker Carlson Tonight" on Thursday, Sen. Ted Cruz answered for comments claiming January 6 was a "violent terrorist attack," calling them "sloppy" and "dumb." | Clips
Breitbart News
Ted Cruz Admits 'Mistake' to Repeatedly Use the Word 'Terrorist' to Describe January 6 Protesters (opens Breitbart News)
Published Jan 6, 2022
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Sen. Ted Cruz admitted Thursday it was a mistake to describe January 6 protesters as "terrorists," after using the word multiple times.
The Week
Ted Cruz tells Tucker Carlson it was 'sloppy' for him to call Jan. 6 riot 'a terrorist attack' (opens The Week)
Published Jan 6, 2022
Washington Examiner
Groveling Ted Cruz fails to convince Tucker Carlson that calling Jan. 6 'violent terrorist attack' was 'sloppy' mistake (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Jan 6, 2022
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Sen. Ted Cruz says he made a ridiculously clumsy mistake in casting the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol as a “violent terrorist attack.”
Politico
Ted Cruz walks back Jan. 6 'terrorist' remark in heated exchange with Tucker Carlson (opens Politico)
Published Jan 6, 2022
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The senator brushed off his previous phrasing as “sloppy” and “frankly dumb.”

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