Rafael Edward Cruz

Republican junior Senator of Texas

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@SenTedCruz

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January 1, 1970 (55 years old)

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Born in Calgary, Alberta, Canada to an American mother and a Cuban father
Graduated from Princeton University and Harvard Law School
Served as the Solicitor General of Texas from 2003 to 2008
Elected as the junior United States senator from Texas in 2012, becoming the first Hispanic-American to serve as a U.S. senator from Texas
Played a leading role in the 2013 United States federal government shutdown
Ran for President of the United States in the 2016 election
Initially declined to endorse Donald Trump in the 2016 presidential election but later became a staunch supporter
Objected to the certification of Joe Biden’s victory in the 2020 presidential election, citing false claims of election fraud
Running for reelection to the Senate in 2024
Has consistently conservative positions on economic and social policy
Opposes the Affordable Care Act and played a significant role in efforts to repeal it
Advocates for a strict interpretation of the Constitution and is a proponent of states’ rights
Strong supporter of the Second Amendment and gun rights
Opposes abortion and same-sex marriage
Critic of the scientific consensus on climate change and opposes net neutrality
Involved in foreign policy issues, particularly in opposition to the Iran nuclear deal and advocating for a strong stance against China and Russia