Texas Sen. Ted Cruz is backing GOP nominee Donald Trump for the presidency, setting aside their bitter rivalry because Hillary Clinton must be defeated, he said Friday. Still, it was a remarkable step given how brutal the contest became between Trump and Cruz. Cruz’s campaign manager, Jeff Roe, told reporters Wednesday that Cruz found Trump’s recent campaigning encouraging. https://twitter.com/tedcruz/status/778704296791543810Trump’s campaign manager responded with praise and pulled Cruz’s campaign manager into the conversation. My conscience tells me I must do whatever I can to stop that.”Trump said he was “greatly honored” by Cruz’s endorsement.

Source: Los Angeles Times September 23, 2016 19:35 UTC