Ted Cruz is so awkward he just congratulated a woman on her struggles with MS pic.twitter.com/aIGPS2PioQ
— Jason Damiano (@JDonsports) February 8, 2017
Ted Cruz showed he does’t have the most natural bedside manner, offering one ill woman his congratulations at Tuesday’s CNN town hall.
Cruz appeared with Bernie Sanders at the debate to face off on the future of Obamacare. The town hall featured questions about healthcare coverage from audience members, including one woman suffering from Multiple Sclerosis, which is a chronic illness.
While answering her question, the Texas senator congratulated her not once, but twice.
“Thank you for sharing your story and congratulations on dealing with MS,” Cruz said. “It’s a terrible disease and congratulations on your struggles dealing with it.”
The awkward exchange prompted social media to explode.
“I don’t know a single person with a chronic illness who wants to be congratulated for living with it,” wrote user Sarah Jones.
“Congratulations Ted Cruz on your struggle with being a human being,” tweeted another user.
The town hall debate moderated by CNN’s Jake Tapper and Dana Bash discussed the ongoing battle between the Republicans and Democrats on healthcare. At times, the debate got heated as Sanders defended Obamacare, while Cruz called for it to be repealed and replaced.
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