Archive · 22 Jan 2026
Ted Cruz Faces Backlash for Leaving Texas Ahead of Winter Storm
Senator Ted Cruz from Texas is in trouble again.
Just like in 2021, when he went to Cancun during a big snowstorm, he left Texas before another winter storm.
People are mad because many Texans are getting ready for bad weather, and they think he should stay and help.
Cruz says he had a work trip planned, but many people don't believe him.
The governor of Texas has said there's an emergency, so everyone is being extra careful.
Senator Ted Cruz left Texas for California ahead of a winter storm.
A photo of him on a plane went viral, sparking public outrage.
Critics compared the incident to his 2021 Cancun trip during a winter crisis.
Cruz's office stated it was pre-planned work travel.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott declared a state of emergency.
- Who
- Senator Ted Cruz
- What
- Left Texas ahead of a winter storm
- When
- January 20, 2026
- Where
- From Texas to Laguna Beach, California
- Why
- Pre-planned work travel, according to his office
- Person Involved
- Senator Ted Cruz
- Destination
- Laguna Beach, California
- Date of Incident
- January 20, 2026
- Previous Incident
- Cancun trip in 2021
- Public Reaction
- Widespread criticism and memes
- Cruz's Response
- Pre-planned work travel
- Governor's Action
- State of emergency declared