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Cruz bucks Trump in Georgia, South Carolina gubernatorial runoffs

The Hill · Jun 16, 2026, 9:30 PM

Why this matters: political developments that affect policy direction and public trust.

Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) is backing two gubernatorial candidates who don't have President Trump's endorsement in the Georgia and South Carolina GOP primary runoffs. Cruz endorsed Georgia billionaire Rick Jackson over Lt. Gov. Burt Jones (R-Ga.) in the governor’s race for the Peach State while support

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