Event Brief
Ted Cruz says Trump’s nicknames show ‘genius’
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Sep 02, 2026 at 12:12 PM ET
Summary: Ted Cruz discussed Donald Trump’s habit of using “nasty nicknames” and referenced Trump’s 2016 attacks during the Republican primaries, including insults directed at Cruz’s wife, Heidi. Cruz framed his remarks as a “genius” take on the behavior.
WHO: Ted Cruz
WHAT: Ted Cruz commented on Trump’s “nasty nicknames” and recalled Trump’s 2016 insults aimed at Cruz’s wife, Heidi, during the Republican primaries.
WHEN: Sep 02, 2026
WHERE: USA
WHY: Cruz was reacting to Trump’s prior insults and nickname attacks, including those directed at Heidi Cruz.
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