Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton teases potential 2026 primary challenge to Texas Sen. John Cornyn
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton teases potential 2026 primary challenge to Texas Sen. John Cornyn after he announced bid to succeed Minority Leader Mitch McConnell. Paxton accuses Cornyn of being 'anti-Trump, anti-gun' and claims he is not conservative enough to lead Republicans in the Senate.
Key Points
- Paxton accuses Cornyn of being 'anti-Trump, anti-gun'
- Cornyn endorsed former President Trump
- Cornyn involved in crafting the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act
Pros
- Potential for new leadership in the Republican party
Cons
- Political infighting within the Republican party