MAGA Blasts Cruz Over Trump Tariff Comments: ‘We Will Primary You’
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) has found himself at odds with Trump supporters following his recent comments questioning the long-term implementation of the president’s sweeping tariff policy.
The backlash erupted after Cruz suggested on his podcast that Trump should use tariffs as leverage rather than permanent economic policy, sparking heated debates across conservative circles.
The Texas Republican acknowledged the dramatic nature of Trump’s recent tariff announcement during the latest episode of “Verdict with Ted Cruz,” which impacts nearly every nation globally and represents the most significant tariff action in nearly a century.
“We are living in extraordinary times,” Cruz said. “This past week, President Trump announced tariffs on virtually every country on earth. The highest tariff level since 1933. Every country is freaking out. The American stock market has been in dramatic decline. Six trillion dollars of value disappeared in 48 hours.”
I wonder what it would be like to have Republicans in Congress support President Trump and the MAGA agenda?
— Spitfire (@DogRightGirl) April 7, 2025
While Cruz recognized the significance of the moment, he advocated for using the tariffs as a negotiating tool to secure better international trade terms rather than as an enduring economic fixture. His strategic perspective suggested a temporary approach to what many Trump supporters see as a cornerstone policy of the administration’s economic nationalism.
“If President Trump uses this moment as leverage, he’s got an extraordinary opportunity to lower tariffs of every country on earth to U.S. goods and to lower our own tariffs in response,” Cruz stated. “That would be a great outcome, a massive victory for the American people.”
Cruz’s subsequent remarks, however, sparked intense criticism from Trump loyalists when he referenced competing influences within the administration using metaphorical language that some interpreted as disrespectful to the President’s decision-making process.
“On the other hand, there are voices in the White House that want high tariffs forever,” Cruz continued. “There are angels and demons sitting on President Trump’s shoulders. Who does he listen to? I hope he listens to the angels.”
This characterization of protectionist advisers as potentially harmful influences triggered immediate backlash across social media platforms, with many Trump supporters viewing Cruz’s comments as undermining the president’s America First agenda and suggesting the senator was not fully aligned with the administration’s economic vision.
“Stop. You and the others are frauds. We voted for this,” wrote one social media user. “It’s time to bring our manufacturing back home. You and the 6 others aligning with Democrats is pathetic.”
Stop. You and the others are frauds. We voted for this. It's time to bring our manufacturing back home. You and the 6 others aligning with democrats is pathetic. Where was this concern when they tariffed America for years. And honestly, you represent Americans.
— Kate (@kate_p45) April 7, 2025
The criticism intensified with some supporters threatening political consequences for the senator, highlighting the potential electoral risks for Republicans who are perceived as breaking ranks with Trump’s economic nationalism. “We want to rebuild American manufacturing, and we will primary you if you stand in the way of that,” warned another commenter.
We want to rebuild American manufacturing, and we will primary you if you stand in the way of that.
— Nathan | Classical Conservative (@TheClassicalCon) April 7, 2025
Other disgruntled supporters questioned the broader loyalty of Congressional Republicans to the president’s agenda. One person pointedly asked, “I wonder what it would be like to have Republicans in Congress support President Trump and the MAGA agenda?”
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