CRUZ SLAMS TRUMP TARIFFS AND VANCE IN SECRET RECORDINGS In private donor meetings, Sen. Ted Cruz sharply criticized President Trump’s tariffs and Vice President JD Vance, according to recordings obtained by Axios. Cruz warned the tariffs could wreck the economy and lead to impeachment, recounting a heated call where Trump allegedly cursed at him. He also mocked Trump’s “Liberation Day” branding and accused Vance of being influenced by Tucker Carlson and advancing a non-interventionist agenda. The recordings reveal Cruz positioning himself as a pro–free trade, hawkish Republican ahead of a potential 2028 run.

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Exclusive: In secret recordings, Cruz trashes Trump tariffs, Vance