Sen. Ted Cruz’s (R-TX) awkward positioning for a presidential run was painfully showcased Wednesday by his efforts to score a photo with rap star Nicki Minaj. Minaj appeared alongside President Donald Trump at a Trump Accounts launch summit in Washington, joining multiple other celebrities, administration officials, and lawmakers backstage. Ted Cruz really wanted a photo with Nicki Minaj backstage today but he did not get one. “We were in a hurry trying to get Nicki Minaj into the Oval Office to see our great President. Desperation for attention!” Boyle posted.