Watch: Ted Cruz Was Smacked With A Beer Can During Astros World Series Parade In Houston
Ted Cruz, a senator from Texas, was struck with a beer can during the Houston Astros World Series Victory Parade on Monday, November 8, 2022.
During the march, Cruz climbed into the back of a truck and waved to the approximately one million spectators. Cruz was booed by the crowd, who were not pleased to see him.
Ted Cruz later on Twitter said that the object was a can of White Claw, a kind of malt alcohol with a beer base that goes by the name “hard cider” but is more commonly referred to as alcopop or malternative drinks.
Ted Cruz at Houston’s championship parade. pic.twitter.com/wtKno6yaZk
— Jason Selvig (@jasonselvig) November 7, 2022
Boos can be heard coming from the parade throng in a video of the event that was released on social media as Cruz, who is riding in the back of a military-style vehicle, passes by. People in the car try to protect him from the missile as it hurtles toward his head in the form of a can.
The Man Making The Assault on Ted Cruz was Arrested
A man was detained by Houston Police on Monday after he threw a beer can at Ted Cruz. According to a tweet from the Houston police, the 33-year-old suspect was apprehended and jailed on assault-related charges. The name of the man was kept a secret by the police.
HPD made one arrest during today’s victory parade. A male, 33, threw a beer can at U.S. Senator Ted Cruz as the Senator was on a float in the 2400 block of Smith St. The beer can struck the Senator in the chest/neck area. The Senator did not require medical attention.
1/2— Houston Police (@houstonpolice) November 7, 2022
Cruz was struck by the beer can in the chest and neck region, according to the police, although he didn’t require medical attention at the time of the attack.
Rep. Eric Swalwell, a Democrat, also denounced the incident. He urged people to refrain from using violence or throwing alcohol at those they disagreed with politically.
Last month, Ted Cruz suffered a similar situation when he was jeered at a New York Yankees game. Vote for the climate now! He was repeatedly shouted at by the climate protesters during an appearance on The View.
Beer flies at Ted Cruz during Astros World Series Parade pic.twitter.com/lRALgyXCe2
— Alien Truther Wildwest (@wcgroovy) November 7, 2022
In recent weeks, there has been an increase in violence directed at elected leaders. This also applies to Paul Pelosi, the husband of Nancy Pelosi, who was struck with a hammer at home last month.
It goes without saying that the Houston players had a blast, even though their shared contempt for Cruz garnered media attention and brought Astros supporters together during the championship parade.
In Game 6 of the World Series on Saturday, the Astros defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 4-1 to win the title for the second time in the team’s history.
Houston @astros fans chanting “Mattress Mack” while entering Minute Maid Park for Game 6 of the World Series. @MattressMack looks like the unofficial Astros rally cry right now. He’s throwing out the ceremonial 1st pitch tonight. #houston #worldseries #astros pic.twitter.com/hg3yjFSusK
— Matthew Seedorff (@MattSeedorff) November 5, 2022
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