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Ted Cruz: “I think it is very likely this is terrorism, that it is not…”

Featuring: Ted Cruz, Republican | U.S. Senate, Texas

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Iran Strike Ayatolla DEAD, Austin Shooting-Why, How & What's Next

Published | Video Starts at 26:26

Putting together the evidence to determine what went on, if he acted alone, what the precise motivation was. That being said, given the sweatshirt and shirt he was wearing and given. Given his origin from Senegal, I think it is very likely this is terrorism, that it is not a coincidence. I believe that he's wearing an Iranian flag while he is opening fire. That evidence has not conclusively been proven yet, but I expect that it will be. (26:26–26:32)

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Asserts the likelihood that the Austin shooting was an act of terrorism.

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