Overview
- On CBS’s Face the Nation, Dan Crenshaw said his March 3 defeat was largely driven by online smears and conspiracy claims.
- He rejected insider-trading accusations, saying he has not traded in three years and earned under $46,000 from investments over seven years in office.
- Crenshaw said only about 20% of Republican voters participated in the primary, which he argued amplified viral falsehoods.
- He claimed Democrats spent nearly $1 million on television ads that reinforced the allegations against him.
- Polling and betting markets had favored Crenshaw before the vote; he lacked a Trump endorsement as Toth won Sen. Ted Cruz’s backing and is now favored in November.