WASHINGTON — (CNN) Glenn Beck has cast his vote for president.
Beck officially endorsed presidential candidate Ted Cruz on Saturday while at a rally at Faith Bible College in Iowa.
“We need a new George Washington,” Beck said at the rally. “Today’s Washington will not be found in the garish light of gold, but rather, in the bold service of a man who stands tirelessly for what he deeply believes — that government should be of the people, by the people, and for the people.”
“I have prayed for the next George Washington,” Beck said of Cruz. “I believe I have found him.”
During his speech, Beck talked about the importance of getting the U.S. back on track and remembering what makes America “exceptional.” He also lauded Cruz for winning pivotal court cases to enforcing the principles of the constitution.
This is the first time Beck has ever made an official endorsement of a presidential candidate. Although he says he has been asked “many times,” Beck has “never trusted anyone enough — until now.”
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