In a manner befitting of Ted Cruz, the Republican presidential contender offered an apology Friday to those he may have offended with his remarks about rival Donald Trump’s “New York values.”
Sort of.
“I apologize to the millions of New Yorkers who have been let down by the liberal politicians in that state,” the Texas senator told reporters.
The candidate’s extended apology continued for several minutes and included a number of New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio’s policies.
Cruz even tried to mitigate any damage done during a poignant exchange with Trump during Thursday’s Fox Business presidential debate, when the front-runner made an impassioned appeal to the 9/11 attacks to counter Cruz’s criticism of his values.
“I apologize to all the cops and the firefighters and 9/11 heroes who had no choice but to stand and turn their backs on Mayor de Blasio because Mayor de Blasio over and over again stands with the looters and the criminals rather than the brave men and women of blue,” Cruz said.
CNN political director David Chalian and NBC News correspondent shared more of the apology on social media, and based on the reactions, Cruz easily held serve.
Here’s a sampling of responses from Twitter:
Cruz "apologizes" to New Yorkers for their liberal leaders and policies and promises help on the way in 2016.
— David Chalian (@DavidChalian) January 15, 2016
Cruz: I apologize to all pro-life and pro-marriage and pro-second amendment NYers who were told by Gov Cuomo they had no place in New York.
— David Chalian (@DavidChalian) January 15, 2016
I asked @tedcruz today if he’d apologize to New Yorkers. Here’s what he said –> pic.twitter.com/f88BVmpbR0
— Hallie Jackson (@HallieJackson) January 15, 2016
Perfectly Stated. I hope @tedcruz remembered to drop the mic: https://t.co/9Tr35lAYoz @HallieJackson @seanmdav
— Mary Forbes (@MaryForbes14) January 16, 2016
Holy hell @HallieJackson @tedcruz that’s some @dick_nixon on crystal meth kind of sh*t. Wow!
— Joan Walsh (@joanwalsh) January 15, 2016
In NY, that translates to “DEEZ NUTS!!” @HallieJackson @tedcruz https://t.co/LzF4vNp78s
— Simon Templar (@SimonTemplarPV) January 16, 2016
@DavidChalian @tedcruz Awesome, I had faith that #TedCruz would have a brilliant way to “fix” the negative buzz. Score a point 4 #Cruz!!
— Pamela K Gilliam (@PamelaKGilliam8) January 15, 2016
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