Overview
- Ken Paxton released a two-minute digital ad compiling John Cornyn’s past criticisms of Trump, from impeachment remarks to doubts about a 2024 run.
- A pro-Paxton super PAC, Lone Star Liberty, launched a separate spot accusing Cornyn of betraying Trump and citing his comments on Jack Smith, James Comey and Merrick Garland.
- Cornyn’s camp countered that he helped pass Trump’s agenda as Senate vote counter and says his voting aligned with the president’s positions nearly all the time.
- More than 200 South Texas leaders, including mayors, sheriffs and civic figures, publicly endorsed Cornyn, crediting long-standing help on border and local needs.
- Trump has not chosen a side after reports he once leaned toward Cornyn; Paxton offered to exit if the Senate passes the SAVE America Act, and Cornyn advocated easing the filibuster to advance it.