The conservative movement has always faced attacks from the left, but the most dangerous threats often come from within our own ranks. As we celebrate President Trump’s historic return to the White House and the restoration of America First policies, some Republicans are already plotting their next move—even if it means turning their backs on the very people who rebuilt our party.

Watch this—when fake allies go after the voices that actually woke up millions of patriots, you know something’s up. The mask isn’t just slipping; it’s practically on the floor.

From ‘The Post Millennial’:

Cruz said in a statement to Axios, “We have a responsibility to speak out even when it’s uncomfortable. When voices in our own movement push dangerous and misguided ideas, we can’t look the other way. I won’t hesitate to call out those who peddle destructive, vile rhetoric and threaten our principles and our future. Silence in the face of recklessness is not an option.”

Cruz has also criticized Carlson for hosting Nick Fuentes on his podcast… Cruz said after the appearance, “On foreign policy, Tucker has gone bat-crap crazy. He’s gone off the rails.”

(Yeah, he really said “bat-crap crazy.” Real statesman-like, Ted.)

Cruz’s Calculated Betrayal

So there it is—Ted Cruz targeting Tucker Carlson, one of the few media figures brave enough to challenge both parties’ endless wars and question the narratives fed to us by the swamp. Cruz calling Carlson “bat-crap crazy” isn’t just a policy disagreement; it’s a calculated move designed to distance himself from the populist base that transformed the Republican Party.

Here’s the thing—the timing? Not exactly subtle. According to reports, Cruz has been hitting the speaker’s circuit nationwide, hosting donor retreats, and building a small-dollar network through his podcast. (Because nothing says “man of the people” like using your podcast to build a donor list, right?) These aren’t the actions of a senator focused on serving Texas—they’re the moves of someone plotting a 2028 presidential run. And apparently, Cruz believes the path to the nomination runs through knifing the very media figures who helped expose the corruption Trump promised to drain.

What makes this betrayal particularly galling is Trump’s own response. When asked about Carlson, the President defended him, saying “I think he’s good, we’ve had some great interviews,” and added, “but you can’t tell him who to interview.” That’s real leadership—standing by allies even when it’s uncomfortable. See the difference?

Following the Donor Money

Want to know the dead giveaway? Check who’s applauding. The Republican Jewish Coalition’s CEO Matt Brooks admitted to Axios that Cruz’s attacks are “definitely getting noticed” by pro-Israel donors—the same donors who backed Nikki Haley’s failed consultant-class campaign against Trump.

While President Trump and Vice President JD Vance are leading the America First movement, Cruz is courting the very donors who tried to stop Trump’s return to the White House. These are the same cocktail circuit regulars who prefer endless foreign interventions and open borders as long as their party invitations keep coming. (Spoiler alert: they never liked you anyway, Ted.)

Cruz seems to think that by undermining populist voices and cozying up to the donor class, he can position himself as the “responsible” alternative to Vance in 2028. But the base has long memories. We remember who stood with us when the entire system was against us, and we remember who stabbed us in the back when they thought nobody was watching.

The Real Conservative Response

Don’t be fooled—this goes beyond Tucker Carlson or any single interview. This is about a career politician who sees an opportunity and is willing to tear apart grassroots unity to seize it. While real patriots are focused on supporting Trump’s agenda and preparing Vance to continue the America First legacy, Cruz is already campaigning for himself.

The interesting part? Vance himself called Fuentes a “total loser” without throwing Carlson under the bus. That’s how you handle disagreement within the movement—you don’t run to Axios to score points with people who hate your voters.

The America First movement didn’t fight this hard to reclaim our country just to hand it back to calculating politicians who cave to pressure the moment donor checks start flowing. We’ve seen this movie before—Republicans who talk tough during campaign season but transform into swamp creatures once they smell opportunity. Cruz going after our own movement’s voices to impress the cocktail circuit? That’s not courage; it’s opportunism of the worst kind.

As we look toward 2028, remember this moment. Remember who defended free speech and open debate, and who tried to police conservative media to score points with the consultant class. The America First movement wasn’t built by politicians calculating their next move—it was built by patriots who put principle over profit. Ted Cruz just showed us which category he belongs to. And honestly? We shouldn’t be surprised.

Key Takeaways

• Cruz attacks Tucker Carlson while courting establishment donors for 2028
• Trump defends Carlson while Cruz calls him “bat-crap crazy”
• Nikki Haley’s old donors are noticing Cruz’s anti-MAGA positioning
• Career politicians are already sabotaging conservative unity for personal gain

Sources: The Post Millennial