Ford’s CEO Brushes Off Ted Cruz Criticism Over Postponed Hearing

Ford Motor Co. Chief Executive Officer Jim Farley gave a measured response to Senator Ted Cruz for accusing the auto executive of being too terrified to testify before Congress.

“Frankly, I’m running a car company and that’s my priority,” Farley told reporters on the sidelines of the Detroit Auto Show Tuesday. “All I can say is we’re a little busy here in Detroit this week,” he said in reference to Cruz’s comments.