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Sen. Ted Cruz Ties Support for Trump’s Somalia Ambassador Nominee to U.S. Recognition of Somaliland
Thursday, November 12, 2026
Sen. Ted Cruz said Tuesday he would condition his support for Trump's Somalia ambassador nominee on the State Department following what he described as the president's guidance toward formally recognizing Somaliland's independence. Cruz did not name the nominee or specify a timeline for the recognition. Trump has not made a public statement on U.S. recognition of Somaliland.
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