(UnitedVoice.com) – Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) is one of the most well-known members of Congress. He’s never afraid to go toe-to-toe with his Democratic opponents, but at home, he’s just a family man. Recently, the senator and his wife went through a terrifying experience.
On Tuesday, December 6, first responders from the Houston Police Department and the fire department answered a call at the senator’s home. Dispatchers received a phone call about a 14-year-old child suffering from self-inflicted wounds to her arms. According to KXAN, security took the knife away from the teen girl, and an ambulance transported her to a hospital.
A friend of Cruz’s family told the local news the incident is a “family matter” but said the child is doing well. The senator had not commented on the incident at the time of this report, but a spokesperson from his office asked the media to respect the family’s privacy.
UPDATE: A spokesperson from Texas Senator Ted Cruz’s office says, “This is a family matter, and thankfully their daughter is okay. There were no serious injuries. The family requests that the media respect their daughter’s privacy at this time.”
— Matthew Seedorff (@MattSeedorff) December 7, 2022
People began lending their support to the senator and his family upon hearing the news. Rep. Joaquin Castro (D-TX) said he and his wife were praying for Cruz’s family.
Anna and I send blessings and support to @tedcruz, his daughter and family. As the father of three young children, I hope folks will show respect and understanding for the family’s pain and privacy. Whatever your perspective, this is a time for grace not viciousness. https://t.co/d9qekkgLjQ
— Joaquin Castro (@JoaquinCastrotx) December 7, 2022
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