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Laura Loomer Critiques Cornyn's $10,500 Rove Donation

4/17/2026

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Laura Loomer, an activist journalist, revealed Karl Rove donated $10,500 to committees supporting Senator John Cornyn's re-election in Texas.
Loomer criticized Cornyn for accepting funds from Rove, whom she labeled a "Trump hater."
The Texas Senate primary is competitive, with Cornyn narrowly leading Ken Paxton.
Paxton accused Cornyn of belonging to the Republican establishment.
Rep. Jasmine Crockett described Cornyn as a "real Republican" masquerading as a MAGA supporter.

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Laura Loomer, an activist journalist, revealed Karl Rove donated $10,500 to committees supporting Senator John Cornyn's re-election in Texas.
Loomer criticized Cornyn for accepting funds from Rove, whom she labeled a "Trump hater."
The Texas Senate primary is competitive, with Cornyn narrowly leading Ken Paxton.
Paxton accused Cornyn of belonging to the Republican establishment.
Rep. Jasmine Crockett described Cornyn as a "real Republican" masquerading as a MAGA supporter.