Ted Cruz
Role at the time: U.S. senator for Texas, speaking in a Bloomberg interview.
Statement summary
In an August 25 Bloomberg interview, Ted Cruz criticized Flock cameras and government surveillance of innocent citizens. He said the cameras invite abuse and expressed hope that the political process would constrain them. He did not specify a ban or other remedy in this exchange.
“I don't think the government should be surveilling innocent citizens.”
Bloomberg's August 25 interview with Ted Cruz includes his criticism of Flock cameras and government surveillance of innocent citizens. Cruz says the cameras invite abuse and hopes the political process will constrain them.
Why we used this label
Cruz directly criticizes Flock cameras, rejects government surveillance of innocent citizens and warns of abuse. His hope for political constraints does not identify a specific policy remedy.