Ted Cruz says ‘there will be a time’ to make a decision on a 2028 run for president

Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) tells Meet the Press he plans to be on the road “nonstop” heading into the midterms and says “there’s a time for every season” when asked if he’s considering a run for president in 2028.

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SearchSearchFacebookTwitterEmailSMSBlue SkyWhatsappPrintRedditFlipboardPinterestLinkedinLatest StoriesMeet the PressU.S. NewsWorldSportsBusinessHealthSHOPPINGTiplineTed Cruz says ‘there will be a time’ to make a decision on a 2028 run for presidentAug. 30, 202601:41Ted Cruz says Ken Paxton can ‘absolutely win’ Texas Senate race: Full interview17:39Jim Clyburn says Democrats must do ‘better job’ turning out voters: Full interview09:37Now PlayingTed Cruz says ‘there will be a time’ to make a decision on a 2028 run for president01:41UP NEXTJim Clyburn calls to expand the Supreme Court to ‘a baker’s dozen’04:05Ted Cruz calls for elections in Venezuela after ‘positive’ U.S. oil deal01:57Jim Clyburn says impeaching Trump should not be a priority for Democrats01:43Beloved by all presidents: Remembering Dolly Parton’s bipartisan legacy02:18ICE plans to buy robot ‘dogs’ for some immigration enforcement operations03:32Nebraska Democrat looks to oust GOP congressman as Iran war crosses 6 months24:00CIA chief asked Russia not to share intel with Iran during visit to Moscow05:50Canada’s Carney responds to Trump’s executive order renaming Lake Ontario to ‘Lake America’14:23Darline Graham's Democratic opponent says Senate is ‘not a place for on-the-job learning'09:12Meta social media settlement marks ‘era of holding big tech accountable’: NJ Attorney General09:23Kornacki: Trump was ‘decisive’ for Darline Graham’s victory in South Carolina10:53Kornacki previews key counties in the South Carolina runoff between Darline Graham & Ralph Norman07:07Canada’s trade minister: ‘We’re not waiting by the phone’ as tariff war escalates12:25Voter concerns about data centers cut 'across party lines’ ahead of midterms10:02U.S. must be ‘very, very careful’ about Iran sanctions that target Beijing: Former Amb. to China22:59Chris Van Hollen says he won’t reject DSA endorsement but ‘certainly not seeking’ it: Full interview09:52Chris Van Hollen says he’s ‘kicking the tires’ on 2028 presidential run02:14Meet the PressTed Cruz says ‘there will be a time’ to make a decision on a 2028 run for president01:41CopiedSen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) tells Meet the Press he plans to be on the road “nonstop” heading into the midterms and says “there’s a time for every season” when asked if he’s considering a run for president in 2028.Aug. 30, 2026

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