‘Lying Ted’ Cruz visits Trump, is being considered as Attorney General, source says
Cruz visits Trump in New York, setting aside bitter Republican primary battle that saw President-elect mock his honesty and the appearance of his wife
US President-elect Donald Trump is considering nominating Texas Senator Ted Cruz, his bitter primary-race rival, to serve as US attorney general, according to a person familiar with the matter.
Cruz, 45, was at Trump Tower in New York on Tuesday. When approached by reporters on his way out, Cruz said the election was a mandate for change but didn’t say he was under consideration for a job.
Cruz unsuccessfully sought the Republican presidential nomination. He and Trump were at odds during the primary, viciously attacking one another. Trump nicknamed Cruz “Lyin’ Ted.”
Trump also retweeted a picture that compared the appearance of Cruz’s wife, Heidi, to that of Trump’s ex-model wife, Melania. Trump also threatened to “spill the beans” on Heidi Cruz during the primary race.
Cruz didn’t endorse Trump during a speech at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, prompting a furious backlash from Trump supporters. In September, relations between the two men seemed to improve when Cruz said he would vote for Trump.