Some conservatives have criticized the deal the incoming Trump administration struck with Carrier to keep several hundred manufacturing jobs in Indiana as "crony capitalism," but Texas senator Ted Cruz had nothing but praise for Trump when asked about the deal on Tuesday.
Cruz praised Trump's willingness to "fight to keep jobs here in America" and didn't criticize any aspect of the Carrier deal:
THE WEEKLY STANDARD: Senator Cruz, do you have any thoughts on the Carrier deal?
CRUZ: For eight years we've had a president who has refused to stand with the American worker and indeed who has presided over massive new taxes and regulations that have driven jobs overseas and driven down wages. I think the American people are gratified to have an incoming president, an incoming administration, that will fight to keep jobs here in America and reduce the burdens on small businesses and job creators so that we see millions of new high-paying jobs and wages rising across the country.
Cruz then ducked into a senators-only elevator as he was asked if he agreed with Sarah Palin that the Carrier deal amounted to "crony capitalism." He didn't reply as he waited for the elevator to close. In 2015, Cruz said, "I've been an outspoken opponent of crony capitalism, taking on leaders in both parties."
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01.12.2025