Ted Cruz paints over graffiti insulting Charlie Kirk: "Erasing evil"

Houston, Texas - MAGA Congressman Ted Cruz recently took matters into his own hands after someone painted hateful graffiti about the late right-wing commentator Charlie Kirk near a highway in his state.

In a recent social media post, Congressman Ted Cruz (r.) shared video of himself painting over graffiti insulting late right-wing activist Charlie Kirk.
In a recent social media post, Congressman Ted Cruz (r.) shared video of himself painting over graffiti insulting late right-wing activist Charlie Kirk.  © Collage: Screenshot / X / @tedcruz & Brandon Bell / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP

On Sunday, Cruz shared an X post that included photos of him using a paint roller to cover up graffiti that read "F**k Charlie Kirk."

"Some deranged bastard put this graffiti on the 59 freeway in Houston," Cruz wrote in the post.

"TXDOT has been notified & I'm sure they will remove it expeditiously. But, in the meantime, Texans don't have to look at this hateful garbage anymore."

Utah governor says Charlie Kirk shooting suspect is not cooperating with investigators
Politicians Utah governor says Charlie Kirk shooting suspect is not cooperating with investigators
Pam Bondi fawns over Trump in bizarre interview: "None of us know when he sleeps"
Donald Trump Pam Bondi fawns over Trump in bizarre interview: "None of us know when he sleeps"

In a follow-up post, Cruz shared a video of the cleanup effort along with the caption "Erasing evil."

Cruz's posts come after Kirk was fatally shot while addressing a large crowd at Utah Valley University last Wednesday.

Kirk was the founder of Turning Point USA and is seen as a crucial influence in both of President Donald Trump's election wins. Many on the right have been mourning his loss, praising his legacy as an outspoken Christian conservative.

He was also a contentious figure, as he regularly pushed rhetoric that was deemed divisive and even hateful, such as comments denigrating minorities and marginalized communities.

In a post following Kirk's death, Cruz described him as a "friend" and "now a martyr," adding, "He has gone home to the lord whose message he faithfully shared with anyone willing to listen."

Cover photo: Collage: Screenshot / X / @tedcruz & Brandon Bell / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP

More on Politicians: