Republican Texas Sen. Ted Cruz announced Monday that he was prepared to argue President Donald Trump’s case before the Supreme Court.
Cruz told Fox News that he would take up the Trump campaign’s Pennsylvania lawsuit if it were to make it as far as the highest court. (RELATED: ‘I Don’t Think He’s Conceded He Lost The Iowa Caucus To Ted Cruz’: Kasie Hunt Says Trump Hates ‘Loser’ Label)
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If #SCOTUS grants cert in the PA election case, I have told the petitioners I will stand ready to present the oral argument.
Full statement below… pic.twitter.com/EnHxjqGR5K
— Ted Cruz (@tedcruz) December 7, 2020
“Because of the importance of the legal issues presented, I’ve publicly urged #SCOTUS to hear the case brought by Congressman Mike Kelly, congressional candidate Sean Parnell & state rep. candidate Wanda Logan challenging the constitutionality of the POTUS election results in PA,” Cruz explained.
Because of the importance of the legal issues presented, I’ve publicly urged #SCOTUS to hear the case brought by Congressman Mike Kelly, congressional candidate Sean Parnell & state rep. candidate Wanda Logan challenging the constitutionality of the POTUS election results in PA.
— Ted Cruz (@tedcruz) December 7, 2020
Petitioners’ legal team has asked me whether I would be willing to argue the case before #SCOTUS, if the Court grants certiorari. I have agreed, and told them that, if the Court takes the appeal, I will stand ready to present the oral argument.
— Ted Cruz (@tedcruz) December 7, 2020
Cruz added that the Supreme Court was uniquely empowered to ensure that the Constitution was followed and to find a fair resolution to “the bitter division and acrimony” that have spread throughout the country.
As I said last week, the bitter division and acrimony we see across the Nation needs resolution. I believe #SCOTUS has a responsibility to the American People to ensure, within its powers, that we are following the law and following the Constitution.
— Ted Cruz (@tedcruz) December 7, 2020
Cruz previously clerked for Chief Justice William Rehnquist, and has argued nine cases before the Supreme Court since — eight as Solicitor General of Texas.
