Self-Serving Politics: Ted Cruz Writes Airport Security for His Benefit

In the original punchline of a politician, he tops his ridiculousness. The senator is writing legislation to ensure he avoids a debacle like the one he suffered through in the past.

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Self-Serving Politics: Ted Cruz Writes Airport Security for His Benefit

In the annals of political self-service, few tales are as brazenly transparent as that of Senator Ted Cruz’s latest legislative escapade.

In what reads like a satirical headline ripped straight from the pages of a slapstick political comedy, Cruz is reportedly drafting legislation aimed at reforming airport security protocols. But before you commend the senator for his proactive stance on national security, it’s worth noting the impetus behind this sudden legislative fervor: a personal inconvenience he once faced during his travel escapades.

Ted Cruz wants lawmakers to get security escorts through America's airports