I heard him say that before and to b fair trump is not what the establishment ever wanted. Pretty ridiculous claim
As the saying goes: "Be careful what you wish for, you might end up getting it"
The establishment DIDN'T want any real conservative, and WANTED someone that might get Dems to vote for him. That is exactly what Trump is, they wished for it, and they're getting it, but they're regretting it!
I actually think that Cruz vs Hillary or Cruz vs Sanders could both have Cruz win (though I think Cruz vs Sanders is much more dangerous/interesting, as both could energize the base in ways that even Obama didn't see). Ultimately, I think most of this country believes in real American values, rather than these "Progressive" "Socialist/Communist" values, but the way our Presidential election goes, it's not about the popular vote, so I really don't know how it might go.
I think Cruz vs Hillary, with the right campaign on Cruz's side, could be very nice and interesting, and possibly put this country back on track.