It's unclear whether Cruz found Trump's comments funny but he appeared to immediately reject the idea. View 3 Images Cruz reportedly said 'hell no' to Trump's idea (Image: AP)‌"Hell no," Cruz added. In the recording, Cruz told donors that Trump was "yelling" and "cursing" in a phone call after he introduced sweeping tariffs in April 2024. These attempts at sowing division are pathetic and getting boring.”The unearthed conversations come as Cruz appears to be laying the groundwork for a 2028 presidential bid. ‌Vance told Fox News' Sean Hannity last month that he will focus on next year’s midterms before considering a possible 2028 presidential run.