On Monday, Houston law enforcement officials released a statement saying they had arrested a 33-year-old man for assaulting Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) during a Houston Astros victory parade.
“HPD made one arrest during today’s victory parade,” the Houston Police Department said in a statement. “A male, 33, threw a beer can at U.S. Senator Ted Cruz as the Senator was on a float in the 2400 block of Smith St. The beer can struck the Senator in the chest/neck area. The Senator did not require medical attention.”
“Nearby HPD officers arrested the male without further incident,” the statement continued. “He was taken to jail and faces assault charges. We will release the suspect’s name and booking photo here when formal charges are filed.”
Cruz responded to the incident on Twitter, writing, “As always I’m thankful for the Houston Police and Capitol Police for their quick action.”
“I’m also thankful that the clown who threw his White Claw had a noodle for an arm,” he added.
As always I'm thankful for the Houston Police and Capitol Police for their quick action.
I’m also thankful that the clown who threw his White Claw had a noodle for an arm. https://t.co/CRSfNHckA2
— Ted Cruz (@tedcruz) November 7, 2022
A video of the incident shows Cruz on the back of a truck as the can came flying towards him. He and a member of his staff both attempted to deflect the can, but it still struck Cruz.
Beer flies at Ted Cruz during Astros World Series Parade pic.twitter.com/lRALgyXCe2
— Alien Truther Wildwest (@wcgroovy) November 7, 2022
