Trump: Cornyn didn't object to 'anti-weaponization' fund before challenger endorsement
President Trump lashed out early Friday over Sen. John Cornyn's (R-Texas) move to withhold his support for acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s nomination due to Trump’s proposed "anti-weaponization" fund, writing that the senator did not object to it prior to the president's endorsement of Cornyn’s primary opponent.
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President Trump lashed out early Friday over Sen. John Cornyn's (R-Texas) move to withhold his support for acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s nomination due to Trump’s proposed "anti-weaponization" fund, writing that the senator did not object to it prior to the president's endorsement of Cornyn’s primary opponent. “John Cornyn never had a problem with the...
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Why it matters
President Trump criticized Senator John Cornyn for not supporting Todd Blanche’s nomination as acting Attorney General. Trump said Cornyn’s objection is tied to Trump’s proposed “anti‑weaponization” fund. Trump noted that Cornyn never raised concerns about the fund before Trump endorsed Cornyn’s primary challenger. The exchange shows a growing rift within the Republican Party.
- What's the story?
- President Trump lashed out early Friday over Sen. John Cornyn's (R-Texas) move to withhold his support for acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s nomination due to Trump’s proposed "anti-weaponization" fund, writing that the senator did not object to it prior to the president's endorsement of Cornyn’s primary opponent.
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Trump: Cornyn didn't object to 'anti-weaponization' fund before challenger endorsement
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