John Cornyn Issues Defiant Response After Losing Out on Trump’s Endorsement

After spending most of the 21st century in the U.S. Senate, losing the endorsement of President Donald Trump isn’t going to make John Cornyn leave.

The Texas Republican on Tuesday issued a defiant public response to news that Trump had endorsed Cornyn’s challenger in next week’s Lone Star State primary runoff.

But he avoided criticizing Trump in the process.

I have worked closely with President Trump through both of his Presidential terms and voted with him more than 99% of the time. He has consistently called me a friend in this race. It is now time for Texas Republican voters to decide if they want a strong nominee to help our GOP…

— Senator John Cornyn (@JohnCornyn) May 19, 2026

“I have worked closely with President Trump through both of his Presidential terms and voted with him more than 99% of the time. He has consistently called me