John Oliver Mocks Ted Cruz With Dr. Seuss-Style Rhyme After Senator Was Booed During ESPN Interview

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The poem was prompted by a recent interview the Texas senator gave amid chants of "Ted, you suck."…

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  • Reported by Hollywood Reporter and published Mon, 21 Sep 2026 04:58:32 UTC.

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