Story highlights Ted Cruz made a point of repeatedly praising his wife

Comments were a not-so-subtle response to Donald Trump

(CNN) Heidi Cruz was back in the spotlight Tuesday -- but this time it wasn't because of Donald Trump.

During his victory speech in Wisconsin, Ted Cruz made a point of repeatedly praising his wife, who stood on stage beside the Texas senator. It was a not-so-subtle response to Trump, who has come under fire for retweeting an unflattering photo of Heidi Cruz last month.

"I may be biased, but isn't she going to be an amazing first lady," Ted Cruz said after he called the state primary results a "turning point" in the race against Trump, who still leads in the national race for pledge delegates.

In his remarks, Ted Cruz touted his wife's upbringing as a child of missionaries and her successful career in the financial sector while the crowd chanted "Heidi! Heidi! Heidi!"

"Every day she's teaching our daughters Caroline and Catherine that strong women can accomplish anything in the United States of America," Cruz said.