The two traded brutal and very personal attacks during the 2016 presidential primary. Toggle to see what they’ve said about each other.
Trump on Cruz
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Cruz on Trump
— Jan. 20, 2016, Norwalk, Iowa
Worse than Hillary when you think about it.
— Jan. 22, 2016, Trump campaign press release
Ted Cruz is a total hypocrite and, until recently, a Canadian citizen who may not even have a legal right to run for president.
— Feb. 16, 2016, Interview on Fox Business
Ted Cruz, he's seriously, he's got a mental problem. Ted Cruz is a liar…I've never seen anybody [lie] to that extent.
— March 22, 2016, Twitter
Be careful, Lyin’ Ted, or I will spill the beans on your wife!
— May 3, 2016, Fox News interview
His father was with Lee Harvey Oswald prior to Oswald’s being — you know, shot. I mean, the whole thing is ridiculous … What was he doing with Lee Harvey Oswald shortly before the death?...It’s horrible.
— March 29, 2016, Twitter
Nominating Donald Trump would be a train wreck. It would be handing the White House over to Hillary Clinton.
— March 31, 2016, Interview with Jimmy Kimmel Live!
If I were in my car and getting ready to reverse and saw Donald in the backup camera, I'm not confident which pedal I'd push.
— May 3, 2016, to reporters in Indiana
This man is a pathological liar. He doesn’t know the difference between truth and lies. He lies practically every word that comes out of his mouth…The man is utterly amoral.
— March 24, 2016, Twitter
Donald, real men don’t attack women.
— March 24, 2016, Dane, Wis.
It is not acceptable for a big, loud New York bully to attack my wife…Donald, you’re a sniveling coward. Leave Heidi the hell alone.