A 33-year-old man was arrested after throwing a beer can at U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, who was riding in the back of a truck that was part of the parade, Houston police said.
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Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner had encouraged fans coming to the victory parade to “arrive early, wear Astros’ colors, be loud and celebrate safely.” The parade, which started at noon and lasted for a couple of hours, packed sidewalks with people as Astros players riding floats and buses waved at cheering fans.
The parade took place without any serious incidents, except for the arrest of a 33-year-old man who was accused by Houston police of throwing a beer can at U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, who was riding in the back of a truck that was part of the parade. Police said the beer can hit the Republican senator from Texas in the chest and neck area but he did not require any medical attention. The man was arrested by police but his name was not immediately released. He is expected to face assault charges, police said.
Video from the parade showed people along the route booing Cruz as he went by, including just before he was hit by the beer can.
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What a humiliating experience for his children.
Glad they’re all safe.
I know!! 🤣 I’m glad his kids know how much of a sleazeball he is. Hopefully they learn the right lesson from this experience.
The people in the United States don’t want Ted Cruz to be around them
@Mr Comptable Charlo 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂 In your fuking DREAMS cupcake! 🤣😂🤣🤡🤣😂🤡
@Mr Comptable Charlo Ive seen your profile.. you are about as “Dim” as they come, huh punta?
@David Black wipe the floor today up and down the tickets. From Senator to Janitor
@Mr Comptable Charlo Already did that chump… thats why you and yours are going to get SMOKED.
Cant WAIT until our NEW Congress opens impeachment hearing and potential jail time for sitting dems..
You know you’ve done something seriously wrong when a canned beer drinker lets one go out of frustration. 😬
🤣🤣🤣🤣
Terrible humans 😢
I agree..the one in the truck is terrible
Very much.
How does such a terrible person become senator?
😂😂😂😂
That’s not cool
I think the guy was thinking Cruz needed a cold one.
Much as I hate Ted Cruz, there’s no need to assault him or his family.
It’s really sad how little respect people have for Cruz and all Republicans.
Looks like President Bush ducks better 😊
Many people believe Ted Cruz is world 12 perfectly full beer cans!..Lesson is Politicians should avoid sports parades..
Took it like a champ!
I can’t stop laughing
I like that they didn’t waste a good beer