Cruz and Trump are doing the same thing: telling the truth.
For Cruz to throw Trump under the bus would be suicide. They’ve committed themselves to one path: Speaking truth, and letting the chips fall where they may. If either of them deviates from that path, or fails to support the other ... that one is doomed.
Cruz always comes across as having class, something lacking in my politicians.
I agree with your assessment.
You are right, I believe. Very good insight!