Senator Ted Cruz faces backlash for social media post

The car explosion near the Rainbow Bridge, a border crossing between Ontario and New York, led to speculation and heightened tensions as news of the incident spread worldwide. Initial reports suggested the possibility of a terrorist attack, with prominent commentators and politicians, including Senator Ted Cruz, spreading the information.

However, officials quickly dismissed the theory, stating that there was no indication of a terrorist attack. New York Governor Kathy Hochul emphasized this point, stating that the investigation was ongoing but there was no sign of terrorist activity. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau also reassured the public that the authorities were taking the incident "extraordinarily seriously."

While there were two fatalities in the car explosion, law enforcement officials confirmed that the damage to the Rainbow Bridge itself was superficial. The bridge is expected to reopen soon, pending a decision from US authorities.

Senator Ted Cruz faced backlash for his social media post in which he referred to the incident as a "terrorist attack." Democrats criticized Cruz for keeping the post up even after it was found that the initial reports were false. Cruz's post has since been widely criticized and has sparked further debates on the responsible use of social media in disseminating accurate information.

In conclusion, the Rainbow Bridge incident did not involve a terrorist attack, as initially speculated. Officials have clarified that there is no indication of terrorism and the investigation is ongoing.