India, April 19 -- Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), a former rival to President Trump in the 2016 Republican primary, is carving out a distinct path ahead of the 2028 election. By voicing scepticism about long-term tariffs, reaffirming his stance on Russia, and opposing taxes on the wealthy, Cruz is positioning himself as a potential challenger to Trump's political successor, Vice President JD Vance, in the upcoming Republican primary.

A Republican strategist, Vin Weber, explained of Cruz, "I think he's carving out a position for himself as the defender of traditional conservatism." He continued, "He's a viable contender for president because he's a brilliant conservative and he represents the largest Republican state." However, there is one obs...