Ted Cruz (aka #CancunCruz).Yesterday, he suggested to them during his speech that they ‘boo’ White House press spokesperson Jen Psaki, who he called ‘Peppermint Patty’.
The name, if you don’t know, is from a red-haired character in the Peanuts cartoon strip.Related: Jen Psaki handles Meghan McCain like a boss in rude interviewCruz’s comments came whilst Psaki was taking a press conference at the White House.
A reporter thought it a priority to ask her about it.“I have another question for you so this was happening while you are at the podium.
Senator Ted Cruz is speaking, and you came up he called you Peppermint Patty and has encouraged people to boo you.”A bemused Psaki was unfazed.“Don’t tell him I like Peppermint Patty.