For reasons that remain confusing and highly insulting, Ted Cruz just recently hopped on a TV interview and referred to democrats as the party of the Klu Klux Klan. By way of some background, Cruz was reacting to the left's strong opposition to Jeff Sessions, who has been accused of racism.
"When the left doesn't have any other arguments, they go and just accuse everyone of being a racist. It's an ugly, ugly part of the modern Democratic Party," Cruz said on Fox. "The democrats are the party of the Klu Klux Klan. You look at the most racist, you look at the Dixiecrats, they were Democrats who imposed segregation, imposed Jim Crow laws, who founded the Klan. The Klan was founded by a great many Democrats."
According to the Huffington Post (who cites PolitiFact) this is false, but more to the point, neither democrats nor republicans are the party of the KKK. If anyone should be dubbed such a thing, it would be White Supremacists—who, by the way, seem to be finding their voice just fine in the current administration.
Follow Marie Claire on Facebook for the latest celeb news, beauty tips, fascinating reads, livestream video, and more.
-
Bitten Lips Took Center Stage at Dior Fall 2024 ShowModels at the Dior Fall 2024 show paired bitten lips with bare skin, a beauty trend that will take precedence this season.
-
30 Spring Items That Solve My Expensive-Taste-on-a-Humble-Budget DilemmaSee every under-$300 spring item on my wish list.
-
Your Makeup Won't Budge With These Setting SpraysPrepare for 12-hour wear.
-
Cory Booker and Rosario Dawson's Relationship Is No MoreAfter three years of dating, the power couple have decided they're better off as friends.
-
Who Is Naomi Biden, Joe Biden's Granddaughter?She went on several trips with her grandfather when he was vice president.
-
Greta Thunberg Expertly Trolled U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson on TwitterA legend.
-
Vanishing ActHer life in South Korea seemed perfect: new friends, a burgeoning career, reality-TV fame. But she was about to become notorious—disappearing without a trace, only to reappear pledging allegiance to North Korea. What happened to Lim Ji-hyun?
-
Twitter Reacts to the Georgia Senate Runoff Election ResultsCelebrities, politicians, organizers, and constituents alike share their reactions to the results of the Georgia Senate runoff election. See the best tweets here.
-
Celebrities React to Joe Biden and Kamala Harris Winning the 2020 ElectionAriana Grande, Padma Lakshmi, John Legend and more are celebrating on social media.
-
Even Joe Biden's Dog Major Makes History as the First Rescue Dog in the White HouseSomeone else made history yesterday too: Major Biden, the family's German shepherd, Major, who will be the first rescue dog ever to live in the White House.
-
Twitter Is Losing It Over Joe Biden Trolling Donald Trump's MAGA HatsDr. Jill Biden posted a photo featuring Biden in a new hat for a new administration—and the message is clear.
