what it didn't do was release the hold donald trump has over some members of the republican party. take senator ted cruz, for example. cruz has repeatedly called the insurrection a terrorist attack in front of cameras. he even said it one day before yesterday, one year before the anniversary. >> we're approaching a solemn anniversary this week, and it is an anniversary of a violent terrorist attack on the capitol where we saw the men and women of law enforcement demonstrate incredible courage. >> but apparently cruz's convictions are no match for donald trump or any of donald trump's top media allies like tucker carlson, for example, because here's what senator cruz, the same man you just saw in that video, said last night when he was asked about his terrorist attack comments. >> the way i phrased things yesterday, it was sloppy, and it