Who thought there was a failure at the White House?
Ted Cruz
What position does he hold?
Senator
For what state?
Texas
What party?
Republican
When did Cruz make the comment?
On Tuesday
Did he think the defense department was doing a good job?
No
What kind of establishment did he compare them to?
Burger KIng
What event did he say these things at?
An event cosponsored by Concerned Veterans of America and The Weekly Standard
Who had decided not to run as the head of the department?
Michele Fluornoy
What did she do?
She was a Pentagon official
Does she still work there?
No
Who else had pulled out?
Jack Reed
Who is he?
A senator