Cornyn tried to avoid Trump's wrath but lost Texas Senate primary to Paxton

Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, center right, speaks alongside, from left, daughter Danley Cornyn, wife Sandy Cornyn and daughter Haley Cornyn, during a primary runoff election night event after losing the Republican party’s nomination Tuesday, May 26, 2026, in Austin. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

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