Cornyn went to great lengths to avoid Trump’s wrath. The Texas senator lost his seat anyway
Summary
Senator John Cornyn of Texas tried to show support for President Donald Trump to avoid political backlash, including changing some of his positions and promoting Trump’s agenda. Despite this, Cornyn lost the Republican primary to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who was endorsed by President Trump.Key Facts
- Senator John Cornyn worked hard to appear loyal to President Trump.
- Cornyn posted a photo reading Trump’s book, proposed naming a highway after Trump, and supported Trump’s voting restriction priorities.
- Cornyn lost the Texas Republican primary by a large margin to Ken Paxton.
- President Trump called Cornyn “very disloyal” and endorsed Paxton as “a true MAGA Warrior.”
- Cornyn spent nearly $100 million on his campaign and allied efforts.
- He highlighted voting with Trump 99% of the time and supported Trump’s tax cuts and border wall funding.
- Cornyn’s shift toward Trump’s agenda upset some of his previous supporters and politicians.
- This defeat is part of a pattern where Trump backs challengers against Republican incumbents who don’t fully support him.
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