Sen. Ted Cruz’s (R-TX) awkward positioning for a presidential run was painfully showcased Wednesday by his efforts to score a photo with rap star Nicki Minaj.
Minaj appeared alongside President Donald Trump at a Trump Accounts launch summit in Washington, joining multiple other celebrities, administration officials, and lawmakers backstage.
Cruz, one of numerous other attendees in the crowd, sought a photo opportunity but was rebuffed, according to a report.
“Sen. Ted Cruz really wanted a photo with Nicki Minaj backstage today but he did not get one. …and his team was not happy with Trump advisor Alex Bruesewitz, I’m told. Yes, for real,” Politico’s Sophia Cai posted on X.
Cai’s scoop triggered pushback from Cruz’s spokesperson.
“Not sure who your source is, what
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