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See how he made the announcement
Ted Cruz has announced he's running for president on Twitter.
Early Monday morning, the Republican Texas Senator revealed his bid on the social media platform.
I am running for President of the United States to stand with each of you to reignite the promise of America #MakeDCListen
Cruz, 44, made headlines in 2013 when he read a passage from Dr. Seuss' Green Eggs and Ham while on the Senate floor. The Senator is expected to make a more traditional announcement on Monday night at Liberty University in Virginia. He's the first person to officially announce their candidacy for the 2016 election.
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