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Cornyn: Trump Loyalty Splits GOP, Fuels Paxton, Forecasts Miserable End

6/12/2026

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Sen. John Cornyn warned President Donald Trump’s demand for absolute loyalty is sowing division in the Republican Party.
Sen. John Cornyn said President Donald Trump’s endorsement helped Ken Paxton win the Texas Republican primary runoff despite low turnout.
Sen. John Cornyn predicted the final two years of President Donald Trump’s term could be his most miserable if Republicans lose the November midterms.

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Sen. John Cornyn warned President Donald Trump’s demand for absolute loyalty is sowing division in the Republican Party.
Sen. John Cornyn said President Donald Trump’s endorsement helped Ken Paxton win the Texas Republican primary runoff despite low turnout.
Sen. John Cornyn predicted the final two years of President Donald Trump’s term could be his most miserable if Republicans lose the November midterms.