Trump berates Cornyn, Rove for not backing Paxton: 'They are hurting Texas'

Former President Trump has renewed criticism of Republican Sen. John Cornyn, accusing him of insufficient support for Texas’s GOP Senate candidate. The remarks come amid a broader dispute over party loyalty, as Trump also targeted Karl Rove for backing a Democratic candidate in a key state race. The comments highlight tensions within the Republican Party over strategy and endorsements ahead of critical elections. The clash underscores divisions between Trump-aligned figures and more traditional GOP operatives in Texas.

President Trump is once again attacking Republican Sen. John Cornyn (Texas), now saying the outgoing lawmaker is not doing enough to support his state's GOP Senate candidate, Ken Paxton. He also called out Karl Rove, former President George W. Bush’s White House adviser, for supporting a Democrat in one of the Lone Star State's downballot...