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February 19, 2021

Sen. Ted Cruz Fled to Cancún as Millions of Texans Endured Blackouts and Winter Cold
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Meanwhile, Texas Republican Senator Ted Cruz returned to his home in
Houston Thursday, a day after his family fled to Mexico to escape the
blackout and winter cold. Text messages show Cruz's wife complained the
family's home was "FREEZING" and invited others to join the family at
the Ritz-Carlton in Cancún. On Thursday, Senator Cruz defended his
actions as he prepared to board a flight back to Texas.

Sen. Ted Cruz: "Yesterday, my daughters asked if they could take a trip
with some friends, and Heidi and I agreed, so I flew down with them last
night, dropped them off here, and now I'm headed back to Texas and back
continuing to work to try to get the power on."

Senator Cruz was initially booked to stay in Mexico until Saturday. He
was met by protesters calling for his resignation at Houston's airport -
and in the bitter cold outside his home.


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