Cruz tells celebrity blasting Covington teens: ‘Leave the kids alone’

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Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, came to the defense of the Covington Catholic High School students at the center of a recent episode on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial that has triggered sharp criticism of them and even death threats.

Actor and comedian Jim Carrey on Tuesday tweeted a cartoon image depicting the students — who wore “Make America Great Again” hats during a confrontation with Native American activists on the steps of the Washington, D.C., landmark.

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