During a speech at Donald Trump's midterm convention in Dallas, Senator Ted Cruz faced hecklers who shouted "He should be shot" as he criticized a number of prominent Democrats. The convention, organized by Trump, aimed to rally Republican support ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Cruz, a Texas Republican, focused much of his speech on condemning Sharia law, a legal system based on Islamic principles that some Republicans argue could impose religious beliefs on non-Muslims in the United States. "Hear me now: Sharia law has no place in America," Cruz said, receiving applause and chants of "USA." He emphasized that Sharia law conflicts with the U.S. Constitution and called for unity to oppose it. Cruz also targeted several Democratic figures, including Twitch streamer Hasan Piker, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, Texas Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico, and Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed. He accused them of supporting radical ideas, such as Piker's controversial remark that "America deserved 9/11," Mamdani's call to "seize the means of production," and El-Sayed's alleged obligation to follow Sharia law. Cruz claimed that these figures represent a radical wing of the Democratic Party that is gaining influence among younger voters and fundraising. Throughout his speech, Cruz noted that few Democrats publicly rejected Graham Platner, a former Democratic Senate nominee who dropped out after allegations of sexual assault surfaced. Cruz questioned why El-Sayed did not disavow Piker and why Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer supported El-Sayed. He argued that these figures' statements are not empty rhetoric but represent a growing threat to American values. Republicans at the convention have consistently linked Piker and El-Sayed, especially given that El-Sayed is Muslim, to the controversial remarks about 9/11, though Piker later issued an apology. Republican Senate nominees in Michigan and Texas, former Representative Mike Rogers and Attorney General Ken Paxton, attended the convention. Polls indicate a close race between them and their Democratic opponents. With Paxton's victory over incumbent Senator John Cornyn, Cruz will become the senior senator from Texas. Cruz has occasionally hinted at a potential run for president and has recently criticized the isolationist and anti-Israel faction of the Republican Party, which includes figures like Tucker Carlson and Nick Fuentes. Meanwhile, Talarico, the Democratic Senate nominee, participated in community events in Dallas, including a grocery drive and a gathering for survivors of Jeffrey Epstein.