Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleJosh MarcusThursday 16 April 2026 22:54 BSTSenator Ted Cruz says antisemitism is 'gaining real purchase' among young conservativesPresident Donald Trump seriously discussed nominating Sen. Ted Cruz to the U.S. Supreme Court three times during his first term.Senator Cruz declined these offers, stating he prefers to remain in the political battle in Congress rather than serve on the high court.Cruz emphasized the need for principled free-market conservatives in elected office who can fight and win, rather than being a judge himself.Trump recently spoke about the possibility of facing new Supreme Court vacancies during his second term, with speculation surrounding Justice Samuel Alito.During his first administration, Trump successfully appointed three justices, establishing a 6-3 conservative supermajority on the court.In fullTed Cruz claims Trump spoke to him ‘seriously’ about filling a Supreme Court vacancyThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in