Stunned silence and awkward laughs in Oval Office at MAGA senator's FIFA admission Ted Cruz (R-TX) stunned the Oval Office Monday into a brief moment of silence after openly admitting to President Donald Trump’s meddling in a FIFA World Cup game – an acknowledgement that later elicited awkward laughter from those in the room. Cruz, while attending an Oval Office ceremony for the launch of “Trump Accounts,” not only acknowledged Trump’s alleged involvement in FIFA’s decision, but thanked the president directly for it. “On behalf of all Americans, thank you for getting rid of that ridiculous red card,” Cruz said. The seven people surrounding Cruz let out a hushed round of nervous laughter before falling silent. Trump grinned as those in the room exchanged glances. After several seconds, Trump, still grinning, proclaimed Cruz’s remark to be “interesting,” eliciting another round of awkward laughter. “It was spectacular!” Cruz said. “There was a reason the FIFA trophy stood here for as long as it did.” Stunned silence and awkward laughs in Oval Office at MAGA senator's FIFA admission
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