Cruz says he returned to Texas as quickly as he could after news of devastating floods broke. Flight data tells a different story.

So he toured the Parthenon during 4th of July weekend, 24 hours AFTER people were caught in the flood.

Rafael Cruz just doesn’t love Americans does he?

  • Nougat@fedia.io
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    9 hours ago

    His presence would surely interfere, but ideally, politicians are supposed to bring their elected authority to bear by coordinating resources (as you describe). It’s much more effective to do that when you’re physically present, or at least not on a Mediterranean vacation six timezones away.

    • merc@sh.itjust.works
      1·
      9 hours ago

      But, is there any suggestion that the resources aren’t being correctly coordinated? The reality is that most of the time the “bureaucracy” knows what to do. They don’t need a politician getting in the way and getting photo ops.