Cruz, Trump, and the GOP's Midterm Strategy | Entertainment and Celebrity News

Whoopi Goldberg stepped in to calm a boisterous crowd when Senator Ted Cruz’s name came up, reminding viewers that The View is a place for respectful debate—even with figures you disagree with. She likened audience reactions to swallowing a burp, urging restraint as Republicans gear up for their midterm convention. Co-hosts Alyssa Farah Griffin and Joy Behar weighed in, questioning the event’s effectiveness and Cruz’s strategy—Griffin noted its clash with the NFL and called for focusing on moderates, while Behar challenged Cruz on Trump’s lingering influence. Cruz defended Trump’s economic record with an “A” grade and emphasized turnout as key to Republican success, revealing deep fractures within the GOP ahead of the midterms. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/29a1b91e7def70f6