Jul 7, 2026 – 6.43amWashington | For a split second in the Oval Office on Monday (Tuesday AEST), President Donald Trump looked embarrassed.Republican Senator Ted Cruz was showering him with praise, as is the price of Oval Office entry, when he threw in an unanticipated plaudit. “On behalf of all Americans,” he said, “thank you for getting rid of that ridiculous red card.”Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles