Ted Cruz called a tabloid story of alleged extramarital affairs "utter lies" and blamed Donald Trump "henchmen" for pushing the story.
"This garbage does not belong in politics," Cruz told reporters while campaigning in Wisconsin.
A National Enquirer story claimed Cruz had five affairs. Two of the women mentioned in the reported affairs have publicly denied the claims.
"This National Enquirer story is garbage. It is complete and utter lies. It is a tabloid smear. And it is a smear that has come from Donald Trump and his henchmen," Cruz said.
Specifically, Cruz blamed longtime Trump ally Roger Stone for placing the story.
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