John Cornyn Lost With His Boots Off
John Cornyn, a Texas senator, lost his primary election after attempting to align himself closely with Donald Trump. Despite his efforts to showcase loyalty to the former president, including a high voting record, he was ultimately defeated by Ken Paxton, who pledged complete loyalty to Trump. This loss reflects a broader trend of Trump targeting Republicans who show any signs of dissent or hesitation.
- ▪John Cornyn lost his primary election to Ken Paxton, who is known for his loyalty to Trump.
- ▪Cornyn had tried to portray himself as a faithful servant of Trump, even boasting a high voting record with him.
- ▪Trump has been successful in eliminating Republicans who deviate from his commands, including those who voted to impeach him.
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IdeasJohn Cornyn Lost With His Boots OffLike fellow Republicans exiled by the president, he still accepted Trump’s claim to inhabit the will of the party.By Jonathan ChaitAbigail Dollins / Fort Worth Star-Telegram / GettyMay 27, 2026, 10:03 AM ET ShareSave Just like nearly every other Republican has gone once Donald Trump decided to terminate their political career, John Cornyn went quietly.The senator from Texas, one of his party’s most effective fundraisers and influential legislators, devoted his losing campaign and most of the past decade in politics to a wan effort to portray himself as the president’s faithful servant.
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