"I think that's right that the taxpayers of Texas should not bear the burden of what should be and is a national responsibility," Cruz said.

Sen. Ted Cruz expressed optimism about the White House's request to Congress for border security funding, which would reimburse Texas and other states. He emphasized that Texas taxpayers should not bear the burden of what is a national responsibility.

Senator Ted Cruz tells Jack Fink that White House leaders included the money to reimburse Texas and other states for border security in a budget request. He and Jack also discuss increasing inflation rates.