Summary
Texas Senator Ted Cruz is not likely to win the Republican nomination for the 2028 presidential election, according to recent polls and betting odds. Cruz has criticized President Trump’s policies and Vice President JD Vance during private meetings, and this information was reported by Axios. Polls show that Cruz has low support among Republicans, with very few people saying they would vote for him in a primary.
Key Facts
- Ted Cruz is rumored to potentially run for president in 2028 but has not officially announced his candidacy.
- Axios reported that Cruz criticized President Trump’s tariff policies and Vice President JD Vance.
- An Echelon Insights poll showed only 3% of Republicans would vote for Cruz in a primary.
- JD Vance and Donald Trump Jr. had higher support in the same poll, with 45% and 12% respectively.
- Predictive betting platforms estimate Cruz’s chance of winning the nomination at around 2-3%.
- JD Vance and Marco Rubio have higher betting odds of receiving the nomination than Cruz.
- President Trump mentioned JD Vance and Marco Rubio as key potential Republican successors.
- Politicians usually announce presidential campaigns after midterm elections, which will be in November 2026.
