Ted Cruz's 'Verbal Slip' Overshadows Senate Hearing on Urban Crime
Ted Cruz, a Republican senator from Texas, sparked controversy during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on March 24, 2023. The hearing focused on the Trump administration's response to crime in cities. Cruz's remark, 'Let's stop attacking pedophiles', drew immediate backlash.
Cruz made this statement while questioning Attorney General Pam Bondi about the release of Epstein files. His team later attributed the comment to a 'verbal slip'. Chairman Chuck Grassley, also present, had earlier emphasized the role of the National Guard in city safety.
Governor Gavin Newsom of California responded to Cruz's comment with a snarky remark, highlighting the unexpected nature of the senator's statement.
The hearing, meant to discuss urban crime and the Trump administration's response, was overshadowed by Cruz's controversial comment. Despite his team's clarification, the remark has drawn criticism and raised eyebrows among political observers.
