Ted Cruz suspends his presidential campaign

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After a disappointing double-digit loss to Donald Trump in Indiana's primary, Texas Sen. Ted Cruz concluded he has no path to the Republican nomination and suspended his campaign. He vowed to continue his movement. RNC Chairman called Trump the "presumptive nominee."

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Ted Cruz suspends his presidential campaign

Ted Cruz suspends his presidential campaign

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