Bulwark Takes Trump Floats Putting Ted Cruz on the Supreme Court
Mar 1, 2026
A breakdown of Trump’s Texas rally, including the surprising suggestion of Ted Cruz for the Supreme Court. Discussion of GOP maneuvering around potential retirements and internal political signaling. Coverage of awkward praise for a scandal-plagued congressman and Texas primary tactics. A look at Truth Social’s startling financial filing showing tiny revenue and massive losses.
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Trump Suggests Elevating Ted Cruz To Silence Him
- Donald Trump publicly floated appointing Ted Cruz to the Supreme Court as a way to sideline him from Senate politics.
- Tim Miller notes Trump often verbalizes internal deals and may be signaling conversations with Justices Thomas or Alito about retirements to create openings.
Cruz Comment Signals Possible Supreme Court Succession Plan
- Miller interprets Trump's Cruz comment as a signal that internal conversations may be underway to get conservative justices to retire while Trump remains influential.
- He highlights Alito and Clarence Thomas as plausible targets and suggests political maneuvering with Senate dynamics in mind.
Trump Congratulates Scandalized Congressman Tony Gonzalez
- At a Texas rally Trump publicly congratulated Congressman Tony Gonzalez despite Gonzalez's scandal involving a staffer's suicide after alleged sexual misconduct.
- Miller criticizes the incongruity, noting it was unclear what Trump was congratulating Gonzalez for amid calls for resignation.