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Ted Cruz took gifts from millionaires last year that included a $76,000 private jet flight to the tropics
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· September 3, 2026
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Key points Ted Cruz accepted gifts valued at over $100,000 from wealthy donors last year. The gifts included a private jet flight to the tropics worth $76,000.
Federal financial disclosures reveal U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz accepted gifts valued at over $100,000 from wealthy donors last year. The gifts included a private jet flight to the tropics worth $76,000. Other gifts consisted of premier sports tickets and free concerts for his family.
These gifts were given by millionaire and billionaire donors. The disclosures provide some insight into the gifts received by Cruz, but further details can be found through the financial disclosures.
More information on the gifts and donors is available, showing the extent of the gifts received by the senator.
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Category: News Published: September 3, 2026 Source: San Antonio Current (alt-weekly) Reading time: 1 min
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