Glenn Beck Endorses Ted Cruz

Conservative talk-show host Glenn Beck Saturday officially endorsed Ted Cruz for the Republican presidential nomination, following a week of jabs against front-runner Donald Trump.

Beck made the announcement at a Cruz rally in Iowa, though he also said on Twitter:

I am officially endorsing Ted Cruz to become the first Hispanic president! @tedcruz #iacaucus

— Glenn Beck (@glennbeck) January 23, 2016

The presidency is not just a man, it is principles. That's why I stand with @tedcruz @SenTedCruz

— Glenn Beck (@glennbeck) January 23, 2016

Connect with truth. Connect with freedom. Connect with Cruz. @SenTedCruz @tedcruz

— Glenn Beck (@glennbeck) January 23, 2016

I have prayed for the next George Washington – I believe I have found him

— Glenn Beck (@glennbeck) January 23, 2016

Beck and Trump have been trading verbal barbs all week.

The talk-show host claimed, for instance, that Trump voted for President Barack Obama in 2008 — while developer has slammed Beck as a "wacko" and has charged that Cruz turned to him after Trump was endorsed Tuesday by former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin.