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Sen. Ted Cruz suggests Katy Perry is out of Justin Trudeau's league; comments made on Capitol Hill.

Sen. Ted Cruz humorously suggested that pop star Katy Perry is out of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's league during a Capitol Hill event, referencing the phrase 'outkicking your coverage.' Cruz also noted that he shares a similar sentiment about his own marriage to Heidi Cruz.

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Sen. Ted Cruz made headlines on Capitol Hill by jokingly suggesting that Katy Perry is out of Justin Trudeau's league, using the phrase 'outkicking your coverage.' Cruz remarked, "There's an old phrase of 'outkicking your coverage,' and I think Justin's managed to do so," highlighting the disparity in celebrity status.1

Cruz, who has been married to his wife Heidi Cruz for 25 years, added that he feels he is in the same 'camp' as Trudeau regarding their relationships. He humorously noted, "Well, I will say, objectively, it does prove U.S. Canada relations," suggesting that the connection between the two figures is a positive reflection of international ties.

The comments come as Perry has been vocal about her personal life, stating, "Now, at the end of 91 shows, I feel like a more grounded person in so many aspects of my life. I am very in love," indicating her happiness and stability in her relationship. She also expressed, "I met the love of my life, so I felt very anchored by that," which resonates with Cruz's sentiments about marriage.

Perry described herself as "a little bit like a rainbow kite: I fly super-high… and sometimes I need to be anchored. So to have that anchor finally makes me feel really whole now," emphasizing the importance of her relationship in her life.

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“Sen. Ted Cruz recently commented on Katy Perry's relationship with Justin Trudeau, suggesting she is out of his league. This remark was made during an event on Capitol Hill.”
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“"There's an old phrase of 'outkicking your coverage,' and I think Justin's managed to do so," he told on Capitol Hill Tuesday, June 16, before adding that he's in the same "camp" with his wife of 25 years, Heidi Cruz.”
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