But, as Twain put it, I repeat myself.
"We are assured it is a military training exercise. I have no reason to doubt those assurances, but I understand the reason for concern and uncertainty, because when the federal government has not demonstrated itself to be trustworthy in this administration, the natural consequence is that many citizens don't trust what it is saying."
You have no reason to doubt it, but the zany end of the conservative spectrum is convinced that the Pentagon is out to steal their guns and abduct their women, so you might as well see how far you can ride that wave because, hey, presidential campaign.
"Just because you're paranoid doesn't mean they're not out to get you."
Right. And that's a great way to drum up support for your political ambitions, Ted. Just because they're paranoid doesn't mean they'll realize you're out to seduce them.
Ted Cruz Says He Has Asked the Pentagon for Answers on Jade Helm 15
The senator has heard the conspiracy theories about a military exercise.