Maybe the written copy did have an endorsement; which, Cruz decided to skip.
HIS CAREER IS DEAD!!! Can’t believe i liked him.
Hate the “can’t vote for Trump” conservatives.
This should change some of their minds.
I think you have it right. Since Ginsburg, who followed, had it on the teleprompter that Cruz had endorsed. Also, since Trump stood there glaring at him, no doubt because Cruz was a betrayer. Cruz back stabbing to the bitter end.