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Ted Cruz: CEO-shooting person of interest's views show 'leftism is a mental disease'


Published on 2024-12-09 17:20:50 - MSN
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  • Conservative Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) on Monday pointed to what he called the "anti-capitalist" views of the 26-year-old man named as a person of interest in the investigation of the shooting death of a UnitedHealth executive to argue "leftism is a mental disease.

The article from MSN discusses Texas Senator Ted Cruz's reaction to a shooting incident involving a CEO and a former employee. Cruz commented on the political views of the person of interest in the case, suggesting that "leftism is a mental disease." The incident involved a former employee who allegedly shot the CEO of a company in Houston. Cruz's remarks were in response to reports that the shooter had expressed left-wing political views online. The article also touches on the broader implications of such statements, highlighting the ongoing debate about mental health, political ideology, and violence. Cruz's comments have sparked controversy, with critics arguing that linking political beliefs to mental illness is both stigmatizing and inflammatory.

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