Senator Ted Cruz privately warned Donald Trump about election losses due to tariffs, according to leaked audio

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Senator Ted Cruz privately warned Donald Trump his tariff policies would lead to an election "bloodbath," according to leaked audio. Trump reportedly responded with profanity. The audio, obtained by Axios, features Cruz telling donors he predicted significant losses in the 2026 elections due to economic fallout. Cruz also criticized Trump's "Liberation Day" branding for tariffs and attacked JD Vance. Cruz suggested Vance and Tucker Carlson were responsible for the removal of a former national security advisor who favored action against Iran.


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