That’s because those who backed Cruz in 2016 don’t have the deep, unquestioning, emotional bond Trumpers have with Trump
I have no idea what was going through his mind here. Stupid move.
That is what is concerning. Normally he really thinks things through. Not a good move on his part. He knows better than to trust Schumer and he knows that he's not going to get the Senate to stand with him. So, IMHO he'll have accomplished nothing positive and come voting time, people do remember.