At Turning Point USA’s annual AmericaFest in Phoenix, Arizona, a light-hearted exchange between former President Donald Trump and Senator Ted Cruz captured the attention of the thousands in attendance. Today’s event, known for its conservative political discourse, took a humorous turn when Trump, in the middle of his speech, jokingly questioned the whereabouts of Cruz, suggesting he might be in “trouble” for missing the moment.
“Luckily, Ted Cruz is not in trouble,” Trump quipped, eliciting laughter from the crowd. Almost immediately, Cruz appeared on stage, proving his attendance and prompting Trump to retract his playful accusation with a smile, “He’s not in trouble!”
This moment of levity at one of the nation’s largest conservative youth gatherings highlighted not just the camaraderie between the two political figures but also their ability to engage with the audience through humor. The event, already buzzing with discussions on policy and politics, was further animated by this exchange, which has since sparked a range of reactions online.
Here’s a glimpse of the interaction that had everyone at AMFEST laughing:
Hilarious moment as Trump thought Ted Cruz skipped his speech:
“Where is Ted Cruz? Is he here? Ted? Ohhhh… he’s in trouble…”
*Ted comes on