Texas Senator Ted Cruz insists that he has completely forgiven Donald Trump for the series of brutal attacks the now-President launched on him during a bitter contest for the Republican presidential nomination. Speaking Wednesday, Cruz credited his Christian faith for helping him let go of any unforgiveness he feels towards Trump, who tweeted numerous personal attacks against the Texan senator and his family.
In March of 2016, Trump tweeted a photo disparaging the looks of Cruz’s wife, Heidi. “A picture is worth a thousand words,” he wrote, offering a comparative picture of his wife, Melania, who is a former model.
Despite the deeply personal attacks, Sen. Cruz has become an ardent supporter of the President in recent times and insists that he holds no ill will towards the Commander-in-Chief.
“There is no doubt that forgiveness is critical to what it means to be a Christian,” Cruz told ABC News correspondent, Paula Faris. “I try to forgive, certainly. As God has forgiven us, we are commanded to do the same.”
Cruz added that the Lord’s prayer instructs believers to forgive others, no matter what they’ve done. “‘Forgive us of our trespasses as we forgive those who have trespassed against us,’” Cruz recited. “That is foundational. It is not easy. It is human to allow your feelings to be hurt and hold a grudge.”
The Senator admitted that while…
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