In a stunning display of political gymnastics, Senator Ted Cruz has officially endorsed Donald Trump for the presidency, igniting a fierce backlash from both the media and social media users alike. This controversial move follows Trump’s decisive win in the Iowa caucuses, where he captured 51% of the vote—a figure that translates to merely 55,000 total votes amid dismal turnout.

Cruz, who once battled Trump in a bitter primary fight marked by personal attacks, now stands accused of political hypocrisy. A Fox News anchor confronted Cruz, questioning how he reconciles his support for a man who has publicly insulted his family and labeled him “Lyin’ Ted.” The anchor’s remarks struck a chord, highlighting the ongoing feud that dates back to 2016 when Trump alleged that Cruz’s father was linked to JFK’s assassination.

This endorsement has not gone unnoticed. Social media exploded with ridicule, branding Cruz as a “spineless worm” and attributing a “jinx” to his presence at Texas sporting events, where losses have seemingly followed him. From the Dallas Cowboys’ playoff failures to the Texas Longhorns’ Sugar Bowl defeat, fans are making it clear that they hold Cruz accountable for their teams’ misfortunes.

As winter storms batter Texas, Cruz’s attempt to brush off his past failures and rally Republicans around Trump has drawn ire, with critics questioning the sincerity of his ambitions and the implications of his endorsement. With the GOP’s landscape shifting rapidly, will Cruz’s allegiance to Trump seal his fate in Texas politics, or can he recover from this apparent betrayal of principle? One thing is certain: the political stakes are high, and Cruz’s future may hang in the balance as the 2024 election looms.