Sen. Ted Cruz Fat-Shames Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, Provokes Strong Retort

Kentucky Republican Representative Thomas Massie is facing intense pressure from President Donald Trump's White House and influential Republican donors due to his bipartisan efforts to push for the full release of Jeffrey Epstein's files. Massie and a small group of Republicans are working alongside Democrats to force a vote on legislation that would increase transparency on the Epstein case, despite Trump labeling the effort as a "hostile act." Meanwhile, Texas Senator Ted Cruz sparked controversy after launching a verbal attack against Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, including an offensive fat joke during an interview discussing Trump's crime crackdown plans. Pritzker responded swiftly by mocking Cruz over his 2021 Cancun vacation during a Texas winter storm, leading to widespread social media criticism of Cruz's remarks. The exchange highlighted ongoing partisan tensions and drew attention to Cruz's perceived insensitivity, with several commentators ridiculing him for the body-shaming attempt. Both Massie's and Cruz's incidents reflect the heated political climate surrounding Trump’s policies and influence within the Republican Party.