Ted Cruz battles 'The View' on Clarence Thomas and affirmative action, as host says 'Welcome to being Black'
KEY POINTS
- •Ted Cruz defended Clarence Thomas' affirmative action stance on The View, sparking a heated exchange with Sunny Hostin and Whoopi Goldberg.
- •Market analysts and regional observers note that the announcement carries significant implications for domestic policy, consumer sentiment, and ongoing economic projections.
- •Additional reporting and official statements will be incorporated as further briefings are scheduled from the Fox News Latest newsroom.
PUBLISHED SAT, SEP 5 2026•(54m ago)

Ted Cruz defended Clarence Thomas' affirmative action stance on The View, sparking a heated exchange with Sunny Hostin and Whoopi Goldberg.
Market analysts and regional observers note that the announcement carries significant implications for domestic policy, consumer sentiment, and ongoing economic projections.
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