Ted Cruz

Ted Cruz (Politician), born on December 22, 1970 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Ted Cruz's age 51 years & Zodiac Sign Capricorn, nationality American (by birth) & Race/Ethnicity is White. Let's check, How Tall is Ted Cruz?

Ted Cruz Bio

  • Birth Name:Rafael Edward Cruz
  • First Name: Rafael
  • Last Name: Cruz
  • Age: 51 years
  • Birth Date: December 22, 1970
  • Birth Place: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
  • Country: Canada
  • Nationality: American
  • Birth/Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
  • Ethnicity: White
  • Eye Color: Dark Brown
  • Hair Color: Dark Brown
  • Feet/Shoe Size: 11 (US), 45 (EU), 10.5 (UK & AUS)
  • Dress Size: N/A
  • Ted Cruz Height

    5 Feet 10 Inches (177.8 cm/1.778 m)

    Height & Weight
    Height (in Feet-Inches)5 Feet 10 Inches
    Height (in Centimeters)177.8 cm
    Height (in Meters)1.778 m
    Weight (in Kilograms)79 kg
    Weight (in Pounds)174.16 lbs

    Ted Cruz Body Measurements

    Ted Cruz's full body measurements are 45 inches (114.3 cm) - 14.5 inches (36.83 CM) - 34 inches (86.36 CM).

    Body Measurements
    Measurements45-34-14.5 inches/ 114.3-86.36-36.83 CM
    Chest Size45 inches (114.3 cm)
    Biceps Size14.5 inches (36.83 CM)
    Waist Size (Male)34 inches (86.36 CM)

    Ted Cruz FAQs

    What ethnicity is Ted Cruz?

    Mixed (Cuban, Rafael Cruz, American)

    How old is Ted Cruz?

    51 years (December 22, 1970)

    Does Ted Cruz have any siblings?

    1.Roxana Cruz

    2. Miriam Cruz

    3. Michael Wilson

    Who are Ted Cruz parents?

    Ted Cruz’s father’s name is Rafael Cruz and his mother’s name is Eleanor Elizabeth Cruz.

    Ted Cruz is one of the most famous and trending Politician in the whole world right now. Ted Cruz was born on December 22, 1970, in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. He was born Nicholas Diego Leanos but is best known as Ted Cruz.

    Family, Childhood, and Education

    Ted Cruz’s father’s name is Rafael Cruz and his mother’s name is Eleanor Elizabeth Cruz. At the time of his birth, his parents were working in the oil business. The family eventually moved to the United States. He had two older half-sisters from his father’s previous marriage.

    Ted Cruz graduated from Second Baptist High School in Houston, as valedictorian in 1988. He then attended Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs, Princeton University, and graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy in 1992. He won several prestigious debate competitions as a college student.

    Career

    Ted Cruz embarked on a legal career and served as a law clerk to J. Michael Luttig of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit and William Rehnquist, Chief Justice of the United States. He worked with Cooper, Carvin & Rosenthal, now known as Cooper & Kirk, LLC, from 1997 to 1998. During this period he helped to prepare testimony for the impeachment proceedings against President Clinton.

    In 1999, he joined the George W. Bush presidential campaign as a domestic policy adviser and advised Bush on issues relating to policy and legal matters, including civil justice, criminal justice, constitutional law, immigration, and government reform. He also recruited future Chief Justice John Roberts and noted attorney Mike Carvin to the Bush legal team. He was appointed to the office of Solicitor General of Texas by Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott in 2003, serving in this post till 2008. In this position he was involved in several high-profile cases and argued before the Supreme Court nine times, winning five cases and losing four. A highly successful lawyer, he has authored 70 United States Supreme Court briefs and presented 43 oral arguments.

    He returned to private practice after leaving the Solicitor General position in 2008. He worked in a private law firm, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, often representing corporate clients. There he led the firm’s U.S. Supreme Court and national appellate litigation practice. Cruz also defended two record-setting $54 million personal injury awards in New Mexico at the appellate level. In 2011, U.S. Senator from Texas, Kay Bailey Hutchison said she would not seek re-election. Cruz announced his candidacy and earned the support of leading figures like Sarah Palin and Rand Paul, who campaigned for him. Initially considered an underdog, he surprised everyone by winning the election in 2012. He assumed office as the United States Senator from Texas in January 2013.

    As the senator, he serves on several committees including the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation; the Committee on Armed Services; the Committee on the Judiciary; the Joint Economic Committee; and the Committee on Rules and Administration. A powerful speaker, he also gained some criticism for his use of harsh words toward fellow politicians including President Obama. He is strongly pro-life and opposes both same-sex marriage and civil unions. He is a gun-rights supporter and a strong critic of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (the ACA or “Obamacare”). In March 2015, he announced his candidacy for the President of the United States in the 2016 presidential election.

    Relationship/ Affairs And Girlfriend/ Wife

    Ted Cruz married Heidi Nelson in 2001. His wife previously worked in the White House for Condoleezza Rice and in New York as an investment banker. The couple has two daughters.

    Ted Cruz Net Worth And Salary

    Ted Cruz As of 2022, the estimated Ted Cruz’s net worth is $53 million USD. His major source of income is his political career. Ted Cruz’s salary as of 2022 is $4.1 million per year.

    Social Media Profile

    Ted Cruz is active on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter accounts. He has more than 5.3 million followers on Twitter and more than 1.3 million followers on Instgaram.

    Trivia: Ted Cruz Facts

    * Ted Cruz’s first job was that of a computer operator at his parents’ company. He was 11 years old at that time and was paid $1 an hour.
    * While studying in high school, he went on a climbing expedition to Mount Fuji in Japan.
    * In 2003 he became the first Hispanic Solicitor General in Texas as well as the youngest Solicitor General in the United States.
    * His filibuster was criticized by Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell.

    Now he is ranked in the list of the most popular American Politician.

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