Ted Cruz headed to Laguna Beach as Texas faces troubling & rare cold and ice weather events

[applegrove]

Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) was spotted earlier today, January 20, 2026, on a plane heading to Laguna Beach as the state of Texas braces for a rare ice threat and arctic cold front.

— Shea Jordan Smith (@sheajordansmith.bsky.social) 2026-01-21T04:50:10.366Z

[AZJonnie]

1. Is that Laguna Beach in So Cal, or elsewhere?

Sorta surprised he'd be caught doing this again after the last time, but probably figures the 2026 media won't bother reporting on it this time. It's kinda already been played out

[ancianita]

3. Cruz should be harassed and overcharged everywhere he goes in California.

[Buns_of_Fire]

2. Cancun is just SO "2021", right, Rafael? nt

[ancianita]

4. Cruz seeks sanctuary in the very state he has cockblocked his entire Senate career. Fuck him & the party he rides with

Ted Cruz generally opposes California's progressive policies, voting against environmental regulations, supporting fossil fuels, criticizing Democratic governance on crime/immigration, and advocating for less federal oversight, reflecting typical conservative stances that often clash with the state's liberal agenda, particularly regarding energy, border security, and social issues.

Energy & Environment:
Cruz consistently votes against climate initiatives and promotes oil/gas, directly opposing California's push for renewable energy and stricter emissions.
Immigration:
He criticizes California's sanctuary policies, advocating for stricter enforcement and opposing state-level phone discounts for immigrants, seeing it as enabling lawlessness.
Crime & Governance:
Cruz frequently highlights crime and "chaos" in California, blaming Democratic leadership and supporting federal intervention, as seen in his comments on protests and illegal immigration.
Federal Oversight:
He opposes bills that increase federal election oversight (like the Electoral Count Reform Act), viewing them as undermining states, even if bipartisan.

Examples of Cruz's Votes/Stances:
Environmental Votes:
Voted against measures to protect natural resources and supported fossil fuel interests, earning low scores from the League of Conservation Voters.
COVID-19 Relief/Spending:
Cruz opposed large Democratic spending bills like the Build Back Better budget, which would have impacted various states.
Social Issues:
Voted against gun control legislation, aligning with conservative viewpoints often at odds with California's stricter gun laws.

In essence, Ted Cruz's votes and public statements portray him as a strong critic of California's political direction, consistently voting against policies favored by the state's Democratic majority.

[democrank]

5. Senator Cruz is always there for his people when there is possible peril.

Oh, wait….

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

6. Ted fled again

[Pas-de-Calais]

7. Same ol' Ted

[Liberal In Texas]

8. He's our own ground hog

Cruz going to the beach? Bad subfreezing weather coming.

[dalton99a]

9. Kick

[Luz]

10. No mention of his wife and daughter. The dog stayed

home alone, as usual.

[Norrrm]

11. Tough as Texas

[Norrrm]

12. On the road again