Ted Cruz Dodges the Trump-vs-Pope Trap (And Honestly, I Get It) I just watched Senator Ted Cruz try to answer the political version of “which parent do you love more?” and, wow, the man treated that question like it was a live grenade. The Setup According to the latest TMZ report, Cruz was asked whose side he’s on in the meme-worthy clash of personalities: Donald Trump or the Pope. Instead of picking a lane, Cruz did what seasoned politicians do best — he politely sprinted in the opposite direction. The Dodge No fiery speech. No bold declaration. No dramatic finger-pointing. Just a smooth, practiced “I am absolutely not touching that” energy. It was the kind of sidestep that deserves replay review. Why This Is So Funny Because this is an impossible choice for a Republican senator in 2026. Pick Trump, and you make headlines across every political feed. Pick the Pope, and you risk a different kind of storm. Pick neither, and everyone still talks about it anyway. That’s politics, ...