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Senate GOP expresses frustration, anger, sadness as Trump snubs Cornyn in Texas

Senate GOP expresses frustration, anger, sadness as Trump snubs Cornyn in Texas

Summary

President Donald Trump chose to support Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton instead of Senator John Cornyn in the Republican primary for the Texas Senate seat. This decision upset many Senate Republicans and could hurt Cornyn’s chances of being re-elected.

Key Facts

  • President Trump did not support Senator John Cornyn in the Texas Senate Republican primary.
  • Trump endorsed Ken Paxton, the state Attorney General, instead.
  • Senate Republicans reacted with frustration, anger, and sadness.
  • Cornyn’s chance of winning another Senate term is now lower.
  • Republicans warn this could make it harder to beat the Democratic candidate in the Senate race.
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