Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, discusses President Trump’s desire to scrap the filibuster, why the measure was necessary, and more about “Kudlow.” Editor’s note: This has been updated to correctly reflect Senator Cruz’s position in favor of the filibuster.
Senator Ted CruzR-Texas said in an interview with Kudlow that there is “clearly” a civil war raging within the Democratic Party, and also revealed his predictions for which top Democrats could run for the White House in 2028.
“On the other side, no one is fighting,” Cruz told Fox Business’ Larry Kudlow. ‘The radical left has taken over.’
The Texas senator argued that newly elected New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani – a self-described Democratic Socialist – is driving the energy within the Democrats’ base.
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Zohran Mamdani, candidate for mayor of New York City, arrives for an election night event at the Brooklyn Paramount Theater in the borough of Brooklyn, New York, USA, on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. (Adam Gray/Bloomberg/Getty Images/Getty Images)
“All the so-called mainstream Democrats are rushing to get behind him,” he said. “That’s where all the energy is. That’s where the passion is.”
Cruz also shared his predictions for potential Democratic presidential candidates in 2028, casting doubt on the suitability of one candidate.
“I think right now the two frontrunners for the Democratic nomination for president in 2028 are AOC and Mamdani. I think that’s where he doesn’t even qualify, but who cares? The law means nothing to them. That’s where their party is.”
Cruz was an outspoken critic of Mamdani and in a number of cases labeled him a “communist jihadist” post to X on Thursday.
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Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-California. (Left (Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images), Right (Drew Angerer/Getty Images) / Getty Images)
The Texas senator accused the Democratic Party of straying into what he described as “crazy” territory, pinning the blame on a high-profile Democrat.
“Nancy Pelosi and her willingness to view everything through a partisan lens or hatred of Donald Trump is a big part of why the Democratic Party has gone completely crazy,” said Senator Cruz.
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Respond to Pelosi’s recent announcement that she will not seek re-election, Cruz accused the California lawmaker of helping to radicalize Congress.
“When she was Speaker of the House of Representatives, she helped turn House Democrats into a viciously partisan and extreme group,” he explained. “She chaired the Democratic Party, all the way to the left, including embracing open borders, including abolishing the police.“
