“Trump’s victory was across the board,” Mr. Cruz said of President Trump, who won Monday’s caucuses with 51 percent of the vote, securing a 30-point victory over Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who earned 21 percent.
Former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley garnered 19 percent of the vote while biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy came fourth with just under 8 percent.
“At this point, I believe this race is over, so I’m proud to endorse Donald Trump for president of the United States, I look forward to supporting him enthusiastically because I think it’s time for the Republican Party to unite, for us to come together,” Mr. Cruz said.
The Texas Republican said the GOP must defeat President Joe Biden and the “disastrous cultural Marxist agenda in the White House.” He said Americans are worse off today under the current administration, citing ongoing immigration issues and policies that have benefited big tech firms, among others.
Mr. Cruz said that while the upcoming New Hampshire contest may be closely contested, it was clear that there is “no path to victory other than for Donald Trump.”
‘Defeat Biden, Save America’
Mr. Cruz also confirmed his endorsement of President Trump on X (formerly Twitter), where he again urged Republicans to unite against President Biden.“I am proud to endorse Donald J. Trump for President. Now is the time for us to unite to oust Joe Biden and save our country from the Democrats’ destructive agenda,” he wrote.
“To help us win this fight, please make a donation right now to support me and President Trump as we work together to defeat Joe Biden & Save America. Make a strong statement with your support.”
‘Compelling’ Win in Iowa
The latest endorsement comes after Mr. Cruz previously vowed to wait until hearing from voters in Iowa before casting his endorsement in the presidential race but stressed that the eventual GOP nominee would have his “full support.”However, his delayed endorsement drew condemnation from President Trump, who took to the social media platform Truth Social in December to warn both Sen. Cruz and Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) to be “very careful” ahead of their own 2024 reelection bids.
Mr. Cruz is running for a third term next year while Mr. Hawley is hoping to secure a second term in office.
Speaking to Fox News on Tuesday, Mr. Cruz said he’s a big believer in allowing the voting process to play out.
“It did. And the results last night: 51 percent [of the vote, which included] 98 counties, that’s compelling,” he said of the Iowa caucuses. “[Iowa] was a dominating victory for Donald Trump,” the senator said.
