"Politicians Clash Over 'Butt Ugly' Comments About Houston"
A comment made by Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont referring to Houston as "butt-ugly" on a radio show has sparked a war of words between elected officials. Texas Senator Ted Cruz and New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker got involved in the exchange, with Cruz criticizing Lamont's comment and Elicker defending his city. Lamont later walked back his comment, saying he was joking.