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#23

💎 Top 25

Notable influencer in US Congress

Out of 494 in US Congress

Top 4.7%

Ted Cruz

US Congress Twitter/X

Platform:

X (49) Instagram (20)

#23

X Rank

228,795

Benchmarker Score

Posts

160,923

Likes

33,936

Comments

3,284

Avg Likes

693

Avg Comments

194,859

Total Engagement

3,977

Engagement Rate

15.1

Posts/Week

Daily

Posting Regularity

Metrics are based on tracked posts and calculated averages. Actual performance may vary.

4,193,581 followers

Data last refreshed: April 15, 2026

Engagement metrics shown below reflect data as of this date. Current X stats may differ.

20 posts

MISSION COMPLETE. Congratulations to the brilliant @NASAArtemis II crew - Reid, Victor, Christina, and Jeremy - and everyone at @NASA on a historic and successful mission! Welcome back to Earth! 🇺🇸

Science, Technology & Digital NASA & Space Apr 11, 2026 View on X

784

Likes

117

Cmnts

Reposts

data as of 13 Apr 2026, 07:42 BST

I’d like to see a peaceful Iran, with a government that wants to be friends with America. That’d be good for Iran and good for America. That’s what President Trump is trying to achieve. https://...

Foreign Affairs & Diplomacy Middle East Apr 10, 2026 View on X

6,499

Likes

1,950

Cmnts

1,143

Reposts

data as of 13 Apr 2026, 07:42 BST

Just got off the phone with our @NASAArtemis II astronauts — they are inspiring a whole new generation of space explorers! With tomorrow's re-entry and splashdown approaching, we could not be mor...

Science, Technology & Digital NASA & Space STEM Education Apr 10, 2026 View on X

7,039

Likes

512

Cmnts

638

Reposts

data as of 13 Apr 2026, 07:42 BST

I’m here in Texas at @NASA's own mission control @NASA_Johnson to speak with Reid, Victor, Christina, and Jeremy as they continue their journey back to Earth. Not only is Johnson Space Center the h...

Science, Technology & Digital NASA & Space Apr 09, 2026 View on X

258

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Cmnts

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data as of 13 Apr 2026, 07:42 BST

Technology is a powerful tool, but it should never be used to spread vile or exploitative material. I am proud to have authored the Take It Down Act, which received the unwavering support of Presi...

Legislative & Congressional Activity Social Media Regulation Apr 08, 2026 View on X

485

Likes

Cmnts

Reposts

data as of 13 Apr 2026, 07:42 BST

🤠🧑‍🚀

N/A N/A Apr 07, 2026 View on X

194

Likes

Cmnts

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data as of 13 Apr 2026, 07:42 BST

"Sens. Ted Cruz and Tommy Tuberville urged Britain to halt a planned transfer of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, saying it would undermine U.S. national security. Passage of the deal through the U...

Foreign Affairs & Diplomacy Indo-Pacific Armed Forces State Department Apr 07, 2026 View on X

187

Likes

Cmnts

Reposts

data as of 13 Apr 2026, 07:42 BST

Heidi and I wish you and yours a happy and blessed Easter. “He is not here. For He is risen!” Matthew 28:6 https://t.co/oYcXL45MJE

Personal & Human Interest Religious Liberty Apr 05, 2026 View on X

2,175

Likes

251

Cmnts

173

Reposts

data as of 9 Apr 2026, 07:43 BST

Amen. 🚀 https://t.co/NWkuf80gMX

N/A N/A Apr 04, 2026 View on X

10,159

Likes

219

Cmnts

850

Reposts

data as of 9 Apr 2026, 07:43 BST

College sports are a mess. The President has outlined a positive vision for fixing the chaos and is calling on Congress to act swiftly and solve this problem once and for all. The stakes are high...

Culture, Media & Sports Sports & Olympics Title IX Higher Education Bipartisan Apr 04, 2026 View on X

565

Likes

174

Cmnts

Reposts

data as of 9 Apr 2026, 07:43 BST

Lockheed Martin is bringing a new Rapid Fielding Center to Dallas, Texas — that’s great news. Increasing missile production is crucial to America’s national security.

Defense & National Security Defense Procurement Armed Forces Apr 03, 2026 View on X

1,177

Likes

256

Cmnts

110

Reposts

data as of 9 Apr 2026, 07:43 BST

President Trump was exactly right tonight. Operation Epic Fury is an investment in the future of our children and our grandchildren. We are on the cusp of ending Iran’s nuclear blackmail — that...

Defense & National Security Middle East Nuclear Weapons Armed Forces Apr 02, 2026 View on X

8,805

Likes

1,958

Cmnts

1,350

Reposts

data as of 6 Apr 2026, 16:40 BST

Godspeed, patriots. https://t.co/WiwW4NsmFL

N/A N/A Apr 02, 2026 View on X

232

Likes

Cmnts

Reposts

data as of 9 Apr 2026, 07:43 BST

.@NASAArtemis is more than a mission; it’s a message to the world that the United States will lead this era of space exploration. To astronauts @astro_reid, @AstroVicGlover, @Astro_Christina and ...

Science, Technology & Digital NASA & Space STEM Education Apr 01, 2026 View on X

443

Likes

Cmnts

Reposts

data as of 6 Apr 2026, 16:40 BST

Heidi and I are wishing our Jewish friends in Texas, the United States, and the world a safe and happy Passover. Chag Sameach! https://t.co/q7sUKjawzO

Personal & Human Interest Religious Liberty Apr 01, 2026 View on X

2,705

Likes

344

Cmnts

205

Reposts

data as of 6 Apr 2026, 16:40 BST

As Chairman of the @SenateCommerce Committee, I’ve worked to advance the success of the Artemis II program by advancing the NASA reauthorization bill last month, empowering @NASA to help return Ame...

Legislative & Congressional Activity NASA & Space Apr 01, 2026 View on X

659

Likes

119

Cmnts

Reposts

data as of 6 Apr 2026, 16:40 BST

Honored to receive the Hats Off award from Texas Independent Producers & Royalty Owners Association this week. I’m proud to stand with the men and women that fuel Texas energy and empower Ame...

Environment & Energy Fossil Fuels Oil & Gas Apr 01, 2026 View on X

140

Likes

Cmnts

Reposts

data as of 6 Apr 2026, 16:40 BST

“Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee's federal courts subcommittee, led the brief.” | @Law360 https://t.co/Pp3lenlSn4

Crime, Justice & Law Enforcement Supreme Court Apr 01, 2026 View on X

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data as of 6 Apr 2026, 16:40 BST

RELEASE: Sens. Cruz, Merkley, Curtis, Kim Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen U.S.–Taiwan Drone Cooperation https://t.co/dFcZL0zQdL https://t.co/oEkOtiSf7A

Legislative & Congressional Activity Taiwan Defense Procurement Apr 01, 2026 View on X

351

Likes

Cmnts

Reposts

data as of 6 Apr 2026, 16:40 BST

Today, we enter a new era of space exploration. GO ARTEMIS. 🇺🇸

Science, Technology & Digital NASA & Space Apr 01, 2026 View on X

823

Likes

109

Cmnts

101

Reposts

data as of 6 Apr 2026, 16:40 BST

In the next 6 months, we could see new governments in Iran, Venezuela, and Cuba. If we end up with governments in those countries that want to be friends with America, that’d be the biggest geopo...

Foreign Affairs & Diplomacy Mar 23, 2026 View on X

36,376

Likes

5,798

Cmnts

5,660

Reposts

data as of 6 Apr 2026, 16:40 BST

Due to the Democrat’s Shutdown, I’ve asked the Financial Clerk of the Senate to hold my salary. It’s not right for Members of Congress to be paid if the working men and women of DHS aren’t. https:...

Economic Policy & Federal Budget Mar 24, 2026 View on X

35,176

Likes

15,300

Cmnts

5,572

Reposts

data as of 6 Apr 2026, 16:40 BST

Amen. 🚀 https://t.co/NWkuf80gMX

N/A Apr 04, 2026 View on X

10,159

Likes

219

Cmnts

850

Reposts

data as of 9 Apr 2026, 07:43 BST

Defense & National Security Apr 02, 2026 View on X

8,805

Likes

1,958

Cmnts

1,350

Reposts

data as of 6 Apr 2026, 16:40 BST

Sheridan Gorman was shot in the back by a masked coward dressed in black. Her killer was an illegal alien who was shielded by Chicago’s failed sanctuary city policies. https://t.co/76Hpqyuc8D

Immigration & Border Security Mar 25, 2026 View on X

8,407

Likes

246

Cmnts

1,354

Reposts

data as of 6 Apr 2026, 16:40 BST

Another slaughter of Christians in Nigeria by jihadists, this time on Palm Sunday. Nigerian government officials have created an environment in which Christians are routinely persecuted and slaugh...

Foreign Affairs & Diplomacy Mar 31, 2026 View on X

7,962

Likes

1,203

Cmnts

4,408

Reposts

data as of 6 Apr 2026, 16:40 BST

Imagine if President Trump’s DOJ had secretly obtained the phone records of Democrat Senators. My Democrat colleagues would be losing their minds. https://t.co/Tz0WnXc3Zt

Crime, Justice & Law Enforcement Mar 24, 2026 View on X

7,941

Likes

665

Cmnts

1,441

Reposts

data as of 6 Apr 2026, 16:40 BST

Science, Technology & Digital Apr 10, 2026 View on X

7,039

Likes

512

Cmnts

638

Reposts

data as of 13 Apr 2026, 07:42 BST

Foreign Affairs & Diplomacy Apr 10, 2026 View on X

6,499

Likes

1,950

Cmnts

1,143

Reposts

data as of 13 Apr 2026, 07:42 BST

As President Trump attends oral arguments in the Supreme Court’s case on birthright citizenship, it’s important to understand what this policy is and why the Supreme Court would be wise to strike i...

Immigration & Border Security Apr 01, 2026 View on X

3,545

Likes

476

Cmnts

294

Reposts

data as of 6 Apr 2026, 16:40 BST

Economic Policy & Federal Budget Mar 24, 2026 View on X

35,176

Likes

15,300

Cmnts

5,572

Reposts

data as of 6 Apr 2026, 16:40 BST

Foreign Affairs & Diplomacy Mar 23, 2026 View on X

36,376

Likes

5,798

Cmnts

5,660

Reposts

data as of 6 Apr 2026, 16:40 BST

Defense & National Security Apr 02, 2026 View on X

8,805

Likes

1,958

Cmnts

1,350

Reposts

data as of 6 Apr 2026, 16:40 BST

Foreign Affairs & Diplomacy Apr 10, 2026 View on X

6,499

Likes

1,950

Cmnts

1,143

Reposts

data as of 13 Apr 2026, 07:42 BST

Another slaughter of Christians in Nigeria by jihadists, this time on Palm Sunday. Nigerian government officials have created an environment in which Christians are routinely persecuted and slaugh...

Foreign Affairs & Diplomacy Mar 31, 2026 View on X

7,962

Likes

1,203

Cmnts

4,408

Reposts

data as of 6 Apr 2026, 16:40 BST

The American taxpayer should not be forced to be complicit in the taking of innocent life. Proud to stand with @SenToddYoung and 8 other Senate Republicans in urging President Trump and his admin...

Healthcare & Social Programs Mar 27, 2026 View on X

894

Likes

848

Cmnts

209

Reposts

data as of 6 Apr 2026, 16:40 BST

Imagine if President Trump’s DOJ had secretly obtained the phone records of Democrat Senators. My Democrat colleagues would be losing their minds. https://t.co/Tz0WnXc3Zt

Crime, Justice & Law Enforcement Mar 24, 2026 View on X

7,941

Likes

665

Cmnts

1,441

Reposts

data as of 6 Apr 2026, 16:40 BST

College sports are losing what made them special. Cinderella runs don’t last when the biggest programs raid mid-majors' rosters each season. Congress has to fix the legal mess here before colle...

Culture, Media & Sports Mar 26, 2026 View on X

628

Likes

539

Cmnts

Reposts

data as of 6 Apr 2026, 16:40 BST

Science, Technology & Digital Apr 10, 2026 View on X

7,039

Likes

512

Cmnts

638

Reposts

data as of 13 Apr 2026, 07:42 BST

Immigration & Border Security Apr 01, 2026 View on X

3,545

Likes

476

Cmnts

294

Reposts

data as of 6 Apr 2026, 16:40 BST

Rank History

Apr 2026

#25

Content Categories

Immigration & Border Security 6

Foreign Affairs & Diplomacy 6

Science, Technology & Digital 6

Legislative & Congressional Activity 6

N/A 5

Topics & Themes

NASA & Space Armed Forces Fourteenth Amendment Religious Liberty Supreme Court Middle East Oil & Gas Defense Procurement Sports & Olympics STEM Education Taiwan Executive Orders Higher Education China Deportation State Department Indo-Pacific Bipartisan Nuclear Weapons Fossil Fuels

Top Quartile Benchmarks

Based on top 124 of 494 in US Congress

Posts

Ted: 69 ↑

Likes

61,770

Ted: 189,055 ↑

Comments

6,462

Ted: 48,229 ↑

Avg Likes

746.4

Ted: 2,739.9 ↑

Avg Comments

97.4

Ted: 699.0 ↑

Benchmarker Score

74,694

Ted: 285,513 ↑

Posts/Week

13.5

Ted: 15.1 ↑

Avg Post Length

226 chars

Ted: 236 ↑