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Trump jokes about Ted Cruz as Supreme Court pick in vacancy scenario

At a rally, President Trump joked that Sen. Ted Cruz could be unanimously confirmed to the Supreme Court because lawmakers would want to remove him from Congress.

Oct 28, 2026, 12:21 AM By the Genius Eye newsroom (Politics Reporter) · Fact-checkedHow we report

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President Trump joked about appointing Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) to the Supreme Court if a vacancy arises, according to The Hill.

At a midterm rally in Lubbock, Texas, Trump praised Cruz and said the senator could receive unanimous confirmation.

Trump joked that lawmakers from both parties would support Cruz's nomination because it would remove him from Congress.

These remarks were made in a humorous context during the rally and reflect Trump's comments on Cruz's potential judicial appointment.

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