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Ted Cruz says the quiet part out loud about Trump’s meddling in World Cup red card
By Sanford Nowlin at San Antonio Current (alt-weekly)
· July 6, 2026
· 1 min read
Trust U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz to make any moment awkward. The Texas Republican shocked people gathered in the Oval Office Monday into a “brief moment of silence” after openly acknowledging that President Donald Trump tampered in the FIFA World Cup tournament by asking the league to review a red card g...
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Why this matters in The San Antonio
San Antonio residents who follow both local politics and international sports may be wondering how Ted Cruz's latest gaffe will affect his standing in the community. As a prominent figure in Texas politics, Cruz's willingness to speak candidly about President Trump's actions could have implications for his relationships with local leaders and constituents. The fact that Cruz felt comfortable enough to acknowledge Trump's meddling in the World Cup tournament in the Oval Office suggests that he may be trying to distance himself from the president's more controversial actions. This could be an interesting development to watch in the context of San Antonio's own political landscape, where Cruz's popularity has been a subject of debate among local voters. How Cruz's comments will be received by San Antonio's soccer fans and political enthusiasts alike will be worth monitoring in the coming days.
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Published: July 6, 2026 ·
Source: San Antonio Current (alt-weekly) ·
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