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Ted Cruz says communists have taken over and want to cancel Thanksgiving and Christmas
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk Stephanie Koithan , as published by San Antonio Current (alt-weekly)
· August 6, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Cruz's comments were made during an appearance on Fox News with host Jesse Watters.
S. Sen. Ted Cruz recently made comments on Fox News that have drawn attention.
He discussed the perceived influence of communists and their alleged intentions. Cruz claimed that communists want to cancel certain holidays. Further details about his statements are available from the San Antonio Current.
Cruz's comments were made during an appearance on Fox News with host Jesse Watters. The senator's remarks also referenced recent political wins by Muslim progressives. The full context and specifics of Cruz's comments can be found in the original article on the San Antonio Current website.
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Category: local Published: August 6, 2026 Source: San Antonio Current (alt-weekly) Reading time: 1 min
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