Cruz’s Ex-Comms Director Slams GOPer’s ‘Dumbass Move’ Amid Mexico Trip Controversy

CANCUN, QUINTANA ROO  - FEBRUARY 18: Ted Cruz checks in for a flight at Cancun International Airport after a backlash over his Mexican family vacation as his home state of Texas endured a Winter storm. The Republican politician came under fire after jetting to the warm holiday destination as hundreds of thousands of people in the lone star state suffered a loss of power. Reports stated that Cruz was due to catch a flight back to Houston, Texas on February 18, 2021 in Cancun, Quintana Roo. (Photo by MEGA/GC Images)
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) checks in for a flight at Cancun International Airport after a backlash over his Mexican family vacation as his home state of Texas endured a Winter storm on February 18, 2021 in Cancun, Quintana... Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) checks in for a flight at Cancun International Airport after a backlash over his Mexican family vacation as his home state of Texas endured a Winter storm on February 18, 2021 in Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico. (Photo by MEGA/GC Images) MORE LESS
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Rick Tyler, Sen. Ted Cruz’s (R-TX) ex-communications director, on Friday morning panned his former boss’s decision to flee to the beaches of Mexico as Texas suffers a major natural disaster in the form of a snowstorm that’s caused power outages across the state.

“In the very sophisticated world of political communication this is what you call a ‘dumbass move. There’s really no excuse for it,” Tyler said during an appearance on “Morning Joe.”

The former aide also blasted Cruz’s attempt to blame his daughters for the debacle by claiming they had asked to go on the trip and that he was simply being a “good dad” by flying them down to Mexico.

Tyler called the excuse a “really horrendous move.”

“And I promise you they didn’t ask to go to Cancún. This was Senator Ted Cruz’s move,” he added. “And he comes back and suddenly he wants to have a reset and put it all back together. This is gross, negligent, reckless incompetence.”

Watch Tyler below:

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  1. Of all the contemptible things Cruz has done, this is the thing that rises to “dumbass” designation?

  2. He’s done plenty of despicable things, but, unfortunately, some of his stupid supporters like them, so republicans stay quiet.

    This was just really bad optics and completely self-centered behavior, completely blind to his constituents’ suffering here. A few are making pathetic attempts to support him, but few are swayed.

  3. What are the odds that Ted follows quarantine protocol following his trip to Mexico? Is there any chance he’ll stay the f’ away from everyone for two weeks?

    Q: Why do people take an instant dislike to Ted Cruz?
    A: To save time!!

  4. Q: What type of person makes a dumbass move?
    A: A dumbass.

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