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Ted Cruz defends March for Life speaker Tony Dungy as ‘hero’ amid media onslaught

Pro Football Hall of Fame coach Tony Dungy was hit with a media blitz ahead of his Friday speech at the March for Life, but Sen. Ted Cruz for one had his back.

The Texas Republican called Mr. Dungy a “hero” for appearing at the 50th annual march on the National Mall, his first time speaking at pro-life movement’s signature gathering.

“The woke left and the corporate media hate and try to cancel anyone who is pro-life,” tweeted Mr. Cruz. “Tony Dungy is a hero. Standing firmly for the rights of the unborn doesn’t make anyone an extremist.