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Ted Cruz Slams 'Communist' Leaders as Rich Thieves During an Interview. Then Critics Note His Description Sounds Like Trump

Senator Ted Cruz faced public ridicule for remarks linking billionaire leaders to communist regimes, drawing attention to President Trump's reported $2 billion wealth increase.

Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) criticized leaders he called communists during a Fox News interview.  Some critics said his comments sounded like they could describe President Donald Trump instead. During the interview, Cruz referred to New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani as “comrade Mamdani.” He also criticized Mamdani for owning a home in Uganda, the country where Mamdani was born. Mamdani identifies as a democratic socialist, not a communist. Cruz bro…

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