Someone threw a beer at Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) during the World Series parade for the Houston Astros, leading to an arrest on Monday.
As seen in viral video posted to social media, the senator was on the bed of a jeep at the time of the incident, and someone standing next to Cruz appeared to try and block the flying brew. Booing could be heard in the footage.
Despite the attempt to shield the senator, the can struck Cruz near the chest and neck area of his body, the Houston Police Department wrote on social media, after which a 33-year-old man was taken into custody.
Beer flies at Ted Cruz during Astros World Series Parade pic.twitter.com/lRALgyXCe2
— Alien Truther Wildwest (@wcgroovy) November 7, 2022
“Nearby HPD officers arrested the male without further incident,” police stated. “He was taken to jail and faces assault charges.”
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HPD made one arrest during today’s victory parade. 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.
1/2— Houston Police (@houstonpolice) November 7, 2022
Cruz did not require medical attention after the incident, according to police.
The police department will release the suspect’s name and a photo of him once charges are filed, the department added.
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On Twitter, Cruz thanked the police for their quick response to the situation and joked that he was “thankful that the clown who threw his White Claw had a noodle for an arm.”
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
