Senator Ted Cruz, a prominent conservative figure from Texas, launched a pointed critique of Governor Gavin Newsom of California during an appearance on the Fox News program *Hannity*. Cruz accused Newsom of ‘running away from the facts,’ a reference to the governor’s approach to media engagement and policy discourse. The remarks were part of a broader exchange that highlighted the growing political divide between Cruz’s Republican Party and the Democratic leadership in California. Cruz’s criticism was particularly significant given the high-profile issues currently facing the state, including debates over healthcare, education, and public safety.