Ted Cruz Beefing With The Mandalorian

The last week was lousy with lousy news so it's understandable if you missed the weirdest new feud of 2021: Ted Cruz and The Mandalorian. Over the weekend, Pedro Pascal, who plays the titular character on the Disney+ series, tweeted Cruz's phone number as tempers flared over the Texas senator's role in inciting the violent mob that attacked the Capitol.

Ted Cruz’s phone number to share your thoughts: 512- 916-5834
— Pedro Pascal he/him (@PedroPascal1) January 9, 2021

That on its own isn't that crazy. Pascal is what many republicans might consider Hollywood's Liberal Elite. However, the two have a history as Cruz singled out Pascal in a tweet reviewing the new Wonder Woman movie last month, saying it was Pascal's "worst performance." Cruz called the script of Wonder Woman 1984 "wooden, formulaic & silly."

Sadly, yes. Catherine & I watched it last night. Gal Gadot remains terrific, but it’s by far Pedro Pascal’s worst performance. The script, was wooden, formulaic & silly (“look, a fully-fueled fighter jet just sitting there for us!”).

But, watching w/ your daughter is still fun! https://t.co/6gk4UTUuRh
— Ted Cruz (@tedcruz) December 26, 2020

Hopefully, Cruz finds more time for movie reviews in the future.