Ted Cruz sensationally withheld an endorsement of Donald Trump at the Republican National Convention Wednesday, earning a chorus of boos from the floor before he was upstaged in a power play by the GOP nominee himself. "I congratulate Donald Trump on winning the nomination last night," Cruz said. "And like each of you, I want to see the principles that our party believes prevail in November." He was more focus to encourage people to "Stand and speak and vote your conscience.” , but not officially endorsed the nominee Donald J. Trump. Apparently crowd and delegates began to boo and some chanted "We want Trump!" The reaction from other delegates and nominees was absolutely negative; despite Gingrich trying to rephrase his words into Trump is the only one who upholds the Constitution.
"I think it was awful," the New Jersey Governor Chris Christie said. "And quite frankly, I think it was something selfish. And he signed a pledge. And it's his job to keep his word."
Mr. Trump didn’t react in a very keenly but claimed that Ted Cruz didn't honor the pledge GOP candidates had signed to back the eventual Republican nominee.
Cruz's appearance at the Cleveland convention had been the subject of intense anticipation over his attitude toward Trump, after their intensely personal exchanges in the late stages of the primary race. During the RNC is noticeable incompetence of Trumps' team and lack of cohesion among Republicans. Consequently, this speech surprised undecided voters and give one more portion of discussion about the unity of the Republican Party.
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