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Paxton's AI Ad Targets Cornyn's Spring Break Amid Funding Crisis

4/7/2026

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Attorney General Ken Paxton released an AI-generated attack ad accusing U.S. Senator John Cornyn of neglecting duties by taking "spring break" while the Department of Homeland Security remains unfunded.
The ad highlights the stalled SAVE America Act and suggests Cornyn's absence jeopardizes national security.
Cornyn's campaign counters that Democrats are obstructing funding efforts.
Polls show Paxton leading Cornyn by more than five points ahead of the May 26 runoff.

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Attorney General Ken Paxton released an AI-generated attack ad accusing U.S. Senator John Cornyn of neglecting duties by taking "spring break" while the Department of Homeland Security remains unfunded.
The ad highlights the stalled SAVE America Act and suggests Cornyn's absence jeopardizes national security.
Cornyn's campaign counters that Democrats are obstructing funding efforts.
Polls show Paxton leading Cornyn by more than five points ahead of the May 26 runoff.