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New report outs Ted Cruz as member of Peter Thiel-led secret society
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk Stephanie Koithan , as published by San Antonio Current (alt-weekly)
· June 17, 2026
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Key takeaway Ted Cruz is a member of a secret society.
S. Sen. Ted Cruz is a member of a secret society.
The organization, known as Dialog, is led by billionaire tech investor Peter Thiel. Thiel is the founder of Palantir, a defense-tech firm. Details about Dialog are scarce, but it is described as a private, invitation-only organization.
The leak was reported by tech-industry magazine Wired. For more information about Sen. Cruz's involvement with Dialog and the organization itself, readers can refer to the original report.
Further details are available from the source, providing insight into this private group and its notable members.
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Category: local Published: June 17, 2026 Source: San Antonio Current (alt-weekly) Reading time: 1 min
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