Politics

Cruz, Trump in Secret Talks

‘Playing the Long Game’

The senator has been developing the billionaire’s support and their aides are even discussing joint events, but if Trump drops out, Cruz aims to clean up.

Tim Mak
Tim Mak
articles/2015/08/19/ted-cruz-s-secret-trump-strategy/150818-mak-trump-cruz-tease_j8rd0d
Photo Illustration by Sarah Rogers/The Daily Beast
Tim Mak

Tim Mak

timkmak

Got a tip? Send it to The Daily Beast here.

Trending Now
PoliticsElon Musk Cries Conspiracy Over Claims He’s Usurped Trump’s Power
Josh Fiallo
PoliticsTrump Picks Fight With Pope With Pick for New Vatican Ambassador
Amethyst Martinez
ElectionsWhy These 38 Republicans Stuck a Finger in Trump’s Eye–and Aren’t Afraid to Do it Again
Mary Ann Akers
Biden WorldPete Buttigieg Pokes Very Convincing Hole in New Jersey Drone Scare
David Gardner
scoutedThe Best Gifts For Gen Z Folks, According to a Gen Z’er
Daisy Maldonado