President Donald Trump jokes that Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas would be his preferred choice if a Supreme Court seat opens, framing it as a scenario in which Cruz would have an unusually smooth path to confirmation.
The outlets describe Trump making the remarks during an event in Lubbock, Texas, with coverage centring on whether Cruz could win fast, even unanimous, Senate approval. While both the Washington Times and The Hill focus on Trump “floating” or “reupping” the idea of Cruz as a potential nominee, The Hill portrays the president’s comments as part of a continuing pattern of public calls tied to a hypothetical vacancy. The Daily Mail emphasizes the tone of Trump’s remarks, highlighting a sharp or backhanded aspect of his praise.
Overall, all accounts agree on the core claim: Trump links a potential Supreme Court opening to Ted Cruz and suggests the confirmation process would be unusually easy, including across party lines, though they differ in how strongly they stress the language and framing.
