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The Texas Tribune
The Texas Tribune
National
Matthew Choi

Ted Cruz backs defense of Trump’s eligibility in 2024 election


WASHINGTON — Now that U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz is backing President Donald Trump for reelection, the first step is making sure he stays on the ballot.

Cruz and House Majority Leader Steve Scalise introduced an amicus brief Thursday defending Trump’s eligibility to run for president in a closely watched U.S. Supreme Court case. Over 170 other Republican members and senators signed on to the brief.

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