Ted Cruz said Republicans don't criticize Donald Trump because he "punches them in the face" for it.
Cruz said many Republicans asked themselves how to "deal with Trump" and his incendiary political style.
Cruz also praised policy achievements under Trump, who was once a staunch opponent that insulted his wife.
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Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas said his Republican peers are hesitant to criticize former President Donald Trump because if they do, Trump "turns around and punches them in the face.".
"Why are people reluctant on the Republican side to criticize Donald Trump?
Cruz and Trump were staunch opponents in the 2016 presidential election, during which time Trump made several disparaging comments about Cruz and his family, though he later apologized. »