GOP Senator Ted Cruz was iced out of the chance to snap a photo with MAGA’s new favorite rapper. However, it appears her love doesn’t extend to Texas Senator and Trump crony Ted Cruz. According to Politico’s Sophia Cai, the Senator was snubbed by the star backstage at the Trump Accounts event. Ted Cruz really wanted a photo with @NICKIMINAJ backstage today but he did not get one. Opens in new window A screenshot from Senator Ted Cruz's personal X account, showing him posing indoors wearing sunglasses with podcasters.