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Tucker Carlson Just Ditched The Republican Party

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    Gage Skidmore from Surprise, AZ, United States of America,

    Tucker Carlson has spent years positioning himself as one of the most influential voices on the American Right.

    Now he’s declaring his divorce from the Republican Party is official.

    During a June 18 appearance on the Can’t Be Censored podcast, the former Fox News star said he can no longer support the GOP, accusing party leaders of putting foreign interests ahead of the American people.

    “I would not support the Republican Party. There’s no chance I would support the Republican Party,” Carlson said. “I’m not going to support the Democratic Party — I’m not sure what I’m going to do.”

    The bombshell declaration marks the latest escalation in Carlson’s increasingly public feud with President Donald Trump and the Republican establishment over U.S. policy toward Israel and Iran.

    Carlson told podcast hosts Travis Dhanraj and Karman Wong that Republicans had crossed a line he could no longer ignore.

    “How could I or any American voter support a political party that’s not loyal to the United States?” Carlson asked. “That puts the interests of a foreign country above those of its own citizens.”

    The former cable-news king specifically pointed to America’s relationship with Israel, an issue that has become a major focus of Carlson’s commentary in recent months.

    He argued that powerful pro-Israel interests have exerted undue influence over U.S. foreign policy and accused Republican leaders of betraying their own voters.

    “What we know for certain is that the United States went to war with Iran because of pressure from the prime minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu,” Carlson said.

    The comments come after weeks of mounting tension between Carlson and Trump over the conflict involving Iran.

    Once considered one of Trump’s most influential media allies, Carlson has repeatedly blasted any move toward deeper U.S. involvement in the Middle East and warned that another foreign war would betray the “America First” agenda that helped propel Trump back to the White House.

    The split burst into public view during Carlson’s fiery interview with Sen. Ted Cruz, where the two clashed over Iran, Israel, and the possibility of regime change in Tehran. The exchange quickly went viral and exposed growing divisions within the MAGA movement over foreign policy.

    Trump has rejected claims that he is taking orders from Netanyahu.

    Earlier this year, the president insisted that he — not Israel’s prime minister — is directing U.S. policy.

    “I call the shots,” Trump said. “I call all the shots.”

    But Carlson appears unconvinced.

    The conservative commentator said he spent decades defending Republicans, only to conclude that the party had abandoned the voters who put it in power.

    “I’ve been a consistent defender of the Republican Party for my entire life,” Carlson said. “I’m out.”

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    Mike Pence Smacks Trump’s Iran Deal ‘Smells Of Appeasement’

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    Former Vice President Mike Pence is blasting President Donald Trump’s controversial Iran agreement, warning that the deal looks less like a victory and more like a dangerous concession to a regime that was already on its knees.

    In a scathing Wall Street Journal op-ed, Pence praised Trump’s military campaign against Tehran but argued the administration is now squandering the leverage won on the battlefield.

    “The president deserves tremendous credit for taking the fight directly to Tehran,” Pence wrote. “But the memorandum of understanding with Iran signed last week falls well short of what is required to end the Iranian threat.”

    His verdict was blunt.

    “It smacks of the kind of appeasement the president rightly rejected during our first term,” Pence said. “It isn’t the deal a defeated Iran should be getting. It isn’t even a deal — it’s a plan to make a plan.”

    The remarkable rebuke puts Pence at the forefront of a growing conservative revolt against the Trump administration’s newly signed 14-point memorandum of understanding with Iran.

    The agreement, signed last week, commits both sides to negotiate a final settlement within 60 days while immediately easing pressure on Tehran. The framework includes the gradual lifting of the U.S. naval blockade, waivers for Iranian oil exports, and access to frozen Iranian assets while broader negotiations continue.

    Critics argue the concessions come before Iran has verifiably dismantled its nuclear infrastructure or ended support for terrorist proxies throughout the Middle East.

    Pence warned the agreement effectively rewards the regime before securing meaningful concessions.

    “Maximum pressure worked. America’s military strength worked. The blockade worked,” Pence wrote. “Iran came to the table because the regime’s existence teetered on a knife’s edge.”

    The former vice president said the administration should use the next 60 days to force Tehran into accepting far tougher terms, including the permanent elimination of its nuclear ambitions and support for regional terror groups.

    “This 60-day period should be used to secure what this agreement doesn’t yet provide: an end to Iran’s nuclear ambitions, an end to Iranian-backed terror, and an end to its half-century of warfare against the U.S. and Israel,” Pence wrote.

    “If those reasonable goals cannot be achieved, Mr. Trump should let the armed forces finish the job.”

    Pence has doubled down on those concerns in television appearances this week, calling the agreement “much bigger than a mistake” and warning that sanctions relief could become “a lifeline to the Iranian regime.” He argued that the deal preserves the status quo on Iran’s nuclear program rather than forcing its dismantlement.

    He’s not alone.

    Republican lawmakers including Lindsey Graham, John Thune and other GOP hawks have demanded greater transparency about the agreement’s terms, while conservative commentators have compared the framework to the Obama-era nuclear deal that Trump famously abandoned during his first administration.

    Even some Democrats have questioned whether Tehran is receiving significant economic relief without providing ironclad guarantees on nuclear compliance.

    Supporters of the agreement, led by Vice President JD Vance, argue critics are mischaracterizing the deal. Vance has described the memorandum as a preliminary framework designed to stop the fighting and create conditions for a broader settlement. The White House insists sanctions relief and other benefits ultimately depend on Iranian compliance.

    But for Pence, the issue is simple: America already holds the stronger hand.

    The question now is whether Trump intends to play it.

    Senator Accuses Trump’s New Intelligence Pick of Making America More Vulnerable to Terror Attacks

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    Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-GA) is sounding the alarm over President Donald Trump’s decision to install Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence, warning the move could leave the United States more vulnerable to a terrorist attack.

    During an appearance Wednesday on MSNBC’s The Briefing with Jen Psaki, Ossoff blasted the appointment as one of the most dangerous personnel decisions of Trump’s presidency.

    “The installation of a thug and a hack like Pulte as the acting director of national intelligence is maybe the most chilling and the most dangerous nomination or appointment that this president has made,” Ossoff said.

    Trump announced earlier this month that Pulte would take over as acting DNI beginning Friday following the departure of Tulsi Gabbard. The move immediately drew criticism from Democrats, who argue Pulte lacks any meaningful background in intelligence, national security, or military affairs.

    Ossoff, who serves on the Senate Intelligence Committee, accused Trump of prioritizing political loyalty over national security.

    “He is putting the national security of the country at risk,” Ossoff said. “His handling of this is putting the United States at risk and making a terrorist attack more likely because he is destabilizing America’s intelligence capabilities.”

    The Georgia senator also warned that Pulte could weaponize the intelligence community against Trump’s political opponents.

    “He’s putting someone in who is a political hack who will abuse his authorities in the intelligence community,” Ossoff added.

    Pulte, a longtime Trump ally and donor, has already generated controversy during his tenure at the FHFA. He has publicly pushed for investigations into alleged mortgage fraud involving several prominent Trump critics, including New York Attorney General Letitia James and Sen. Adam Schiff (D-CA).

    The controversy surrounding Pulte’s appointment comes amid broader turmoil over leadership at the nation’s top intelligence agency.

    Trump has nominated former SEC Chairman Jay Clayton to serve as permanent director of national intelligence. However, the nomination hit a roadblock Wednesday after Trump instructed Clayton not to appear before the Senate Intelligence Committee for a scheduled confirmation hearing.

    In a post on Truth Social, Trump said Clayton’s nomination process would remain on hold until Congress passes legislation combining a voter ID measure with an extension of federal surveillance authorities used to monitor foreign nationals.

    The decision frustrated some Republicans, including Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Tom Cotton (R-AR), who called the delay “regrettable.”

    “Mr. Clayton is a patriot and a highly qualified nominee, as the president has said repeatedly,” Cotton wrote on X. “While today’s hearing is now unfortunately postponed, I look forward to proceeding with his confirmation in the near future.”

    Whoopi Goldberg Stuns Co-Hosts, Makes the Case for Knicks Visiting Trump White House

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    One of Donald Trump’s most outspoken celebrity critics just made an argument few saw coming.

    During Thursday’s episode of The View, Whoopi Goldberg surprised her fellow hosts by urging the newly crowned NBA champion New York Knicks to accept President Donald Trump’s invitation to the White House — despite years of tensions between Trump and the league.

    The debate erupted after reports that the Knicks, fresh off their first NBA title in more than 50 years, are expected to receive the traditional White House invitation extended to championship teams.

    Most of Goldberg’s co-hosts argued the team should decline.

    “There’s a reason why every single previous NBA champion crowned during the Trump administration refused to go,” co-host Sunny Hostin said, arguing that Trump has a history of politicizing White House appearances.

    But Goldberg broke ranks.

    “I want them to go,” she declared. “I want all those Black men to stand in our house and remind all of those people… that when you try to destroy one part of history, you’re destroying all of our histories.”

    The audience erupted in applause as Goldberg continued.

    “I want them to go. If only so the kids know that nobody — nobody — can keep you down if you are rising up.”

    The comments were notable coming from Goldberg, who has repeatedly criticized Trump throughout both of his presidencies and frequently clashes with conservatives on political issues.

    Her argument wasn’t an endorsement of Trump. Instead, Goldberg framed a White House visit as an opportunity for the players themselves to send a message by simply showing up as champions.

    The debate comes as the Knicks weigh whether to participate in one of sports’ longest-standing traditions. Several championship teams across professional sports have skipped White House visits in recent years amid political controversies, and NBA teams in particular have had a rocky relationship with Trump dating back to his first term.

    Hostin noted that Knicks players have already been asked about the possibility, with guard Jose Alvarado reportedly saying he would follow whatever decision the team ultimately makes.

    Sarah Haines echoed Goldberg’s point, arguing that the visual contrast itself could be powerful.

    “Why don’t you show up and show them what real men look like?” Haines said.

    Whether the Knicks ultimately accept the invitation remains to be seen. But Goldberg’s unexpected defense of a Trump White House visit may end up being one of the more surprising political takes to emerge from The View this year.

    Trump-Backed Pastor Drops Congressional Bid After Texting Scandal

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    A prominent Oklahoma pastor who built his national profile as a staunch Trump ally and conservative Christian activist has abruptly suspended his campaign for Congress after reports revealed intimate text exchanges with a former beauty queen connected to his campaign.

    Jackson Lahmeyer, founder of the pro-Trump organization Pastors for Trump, announced he was ending his bid for Oklahoma’s 1st Congressional District following reports detailing flirtatious messages between him and former Miss Oklahoma USA Caitlin Simmons Key, who worked as a fundraiser for his campaign.

    The controversy quickly exposed an uncomfortable contradiction for a candidate who has spent years promoting conservative family values while presenting himself as a moral voice within the MAGA movement.

    Lahmeyer admitted he had “crossed a boundary line through text messaging” but denied having a physical affair. He said he and his wife had already addressed the matter through counseling and prayer.

    “I decided to choose my wife over my ambition,” Lahmeyer told reporters after announcing his withdrawal.

    The political consequences were swift.

    President Donald Trump, who had previously endorsed Lahmeyer and praised him as a “MAGA Warrior,” publicly abandoned the pastor and shifted his support to Oklahoma state Rep. Mark Tedford.

    While Trump thanked Lahmeyer for his loyalty and years of support, he made clear that Tedford would now carry the America First banner in the race.

    Lahmeyer insists his decision to leave the race was made before Trump’s endorsement switch became public. Still, the timing underscored how quickly political fortunes can change when personal scandals collide with public campaigns.

    For years, Lahmeyer cultivated close ties to the Trump movement. His Tulsa church hosted appearances from Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump, and he became a nationally recognized evangelical voice defending Trump’s agenda. He also promoted claims of widespread voter fraud following the 2020 election and worked to mobilize evangelical voters during Trump’s 2024 campaign.

    Now, the pastor who built his reputation on faith, family values, and political activism finds himself stepping away from public office after failing to meet the standards he routinely championed.

    His exit effectively clears the path for Tedford to become the Republican nominee in the race to replace outgoing Rep. Kevin Hern, who is running for the U.S. Senate.

    This article originally appeared on Election Watch News. It is republished with permission. To receive more reporting and analysis from Election Watch News, subscribe by clicking here.

    Don Jr. Torches Ted Cruz as ‘Liar’ Over Trump Iran Deal: ‘The Opposite of MAGA’

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    Donald Trump Jr. unloaded on Sen. Ted Cruz on Wednesday, accusing the Texas Republican of flat-out lying about President Trump’s controversial Iran peace agreement and fueling a growing civil war inside the MAGA movement.

    “The only problem with this quote is that @tedcruz is lying thru his teeth about the deal,” Trump Jr. wrote on X.

    “We’re not giving them a cent and he knows that. Using fake news about the peace deal to undermine @realDonaldTrump is the opposite of MAGA.”

    The blistering rebuke came after Cruz blasted the Trump administration’s newly unveiled memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Iran, warning it could ultimately enrich one of America’s most dangerous adversaries.

    “History teaches that giving billions of dollars to theocratic lunatics who want to murder us is not a good idea,” Cruz told The Hill. “I think the president is receiving some very poor advice on this deal.”

    The agreement, signed this week following months of negotiations aimed at ending the 110-day U.S.-Iran conflict, has triggered fierce backlash from several Senate Republicans who argue Tehran is walking away with major concessions.

    At the center of the controversy is a proposed $300 billion investment fund intended to help rebuild Iran’s economy and infrastructure. According to Reuters, private companies from the United States, Gulf states, Asia, South America and Africa have already pledged financing for more than half of the fund, with investments targeted toward energy, transportation, logistics and manufacturing projects.

    Trump and his allies insist critics are misrepresenting the arrangement.

    Speaking at the Group of Seven summit in France, Trump flatly denied that American taxpayers would finance Iran’s reconstruction.

    “We’re not investing any money,” Trump told reporters. “We’re not putting up 10 cents.”

    The president added that private companies are free to invest if they choose, but emphasized the U.S. government is not contributing funds.

    Still, Cruz remains unconvinced.

    The Texas senator has repeatedly warned that any deal allowing Iran access to billions in investment while preserving elements of its military infrastructure would be a “disastrous mistake.” In recent weeks, he has voiced concerns that Tehran could emerge from the agreement financially stronger while retaining significant regional influence.

    Cruz is hardly alone.

    Several Republican senators have raised alarms over the agreement, with critics arguing the deal lifts pressure on Iran without permanently dismantling its nuclear ambitions or missile capabilities. Sen. Bill Cassidy called the agreement “the worst foreign policy blunder in decades,” while other GOP lawmakers have questioned whether Tehran is giving up enough in return.

    Vanessa Trump Shares Positive Update in Cancer Journey

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    Vanessa Trump is moving forward with optimism as she continues her battle with breast cancer.

    The former wife of Donald Trump Jr. shared a heartfelt update with supporters Saturday, revealing that she has spent the past several weeks recovering from surgery and is preparing to begin the next phase of her treatment.

    “I wanted to share an update on my cancer journey,” Trump wrote in an Instagram post. “Over the past four weeks, I’ve been recovering from surgery and I’m grateful to be healing and moving forward. Soon, I’ll be starting the second stage of my treatment. Sending love, strength, and hope to everyone fighting this battle.”

    Vanessa first revealed her diagnosis publicly on May 20, telling followers that she was focused on her health and recovery while surrounded by loved ones. At the time, she briefly referenced an upcoming medical procedure but chose not to disclose many details about her treatment plan.

    In Saturday’s update, Trump did not elaborate on the surgery or the next stage of treatment. Instead, she emphasized gratitude and the support system helping her through the difficult journey.

    “I am staying focused and hopeful while surrounded by the love and support of my family, my kids, and those closest to me,” she previously wrote, adding, “I kindly ask for privacy as I focus on my health and recovery.”

    The update prompted an outpouring of support from friends, family members, and followers. Ivanka Trump publicly shared her encouragement, writing, “Praying for your continued strength and a swift recovery. Love you mama.”

    Vanessa and Donald Trump Jr. were married for more than a decade and share five children together: Kai, Donald III, Tristan, Spencer, and Chloe. Though the couple divorced in 2018, they have remained committed co-parents, frequently appearing together at family milestones and supporting their children’s activities.

    The latest health update comes during a busy season for the extended Trump family. Just weeks ago, Donald Trump Jr. married Bettina Anderson during a ceremony in the Bahamas over Memorial Day weekend, bringing together family and friends for the celebration.

    Meanwhile, Vanessa’s relationship with golf icon Tiger Woods has also drawn public attention in recent months. The pair have largely kept their romance private, though reports have suggested Woods has remained supportive as Vanessa navigates treatment and recovery.

    For now, Vanessa appears focused on her health, her family, and the road ahead — while continuing to receive support from those closest to her as she begins the next chapter of treatment.

    James Carville Predicts Trump Will Quit Presidency

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      Veteran Democratic strategist James Carville is once again predicting that President Donald Trump will not finish his current term, this time claiming Trump will resign from office by Easter 2027 after what he expects will be a devastating Republican defeat in the 2026 midterm elections.

      Speaking on Sunday’s episode of his Politics War Room podcast, Carville argued that Trump is unprepared for the political fallout he believes is coming next November.

      “Trump has no earthly idea of what’s coming for him,” Carville said. “They’re not telling him. The vote against him in November is gonna be, like, breathtaking.”

      Republicans currently hold narrow majorities in Congress, though Democrats are hoping to regain control of the House in the 2026 midterms. Carville suggested that a Democratic takeover would trigger aggressive congressional investigations into the Trump administration and leave the president politically isolated.

      The longtime Democratic operative went further, claiming Trump appears disengaged from the presidency and lacks the stamina to withstand a hostile political environment.

      “He’s already bored. He can’t stay awake,” Carville said. “He says he’s ‘bored’ with the Iran war. I’m telling you, this guy, by Easter of 2027, is just gonna walk away from this job.”

      Carville predicted that Trump would be overwhelmed by what he described as a coming “massive rejection” of both the president and his political movement.

      “He won’t last past Easter of 2027 because he has no idea,” Carville added. “And they just lie to him and try to keep sh** from him, and it’s all gonna come out, and it is gonna be very ugly.”

      The comments represent the latest version of a prediction Carville has been making for months. In March, he predicted Trump would leave office by March 17, 2027, saying the president would simply “walk away” once Democrats regained congressional power. At the time, Carville argued that Trump would become increasingly irrelevant politically if Republicans suffered major losses in the midterms.

      Carville has also suggested that congressional investigations into Trump and members of his family would intensify if Democrats regain control of the House, potentially creating additional pressure on the administration.

      Not surprisingly, the White House and Trump allies have dismissed Carville’s predictions. Following similar remarks earlier this year, administration officials accused the Democratic strategist of suffering from “Trump Derangement Syndrome” and pointed to Trump’s policy achievements and continued support among Republican voters.

      Carville, best known for helping engineer Bill Clinton’s 1992 presidential victory, has built a reputation for colorful political commentary and bold predictions. However, some of his recent forecasts—including his prediction that Kamala Harris would defeat Trump in 2024—have failed to materialize, leading critics to question his latest claims.

      Whether Carville’s latest forecast proves accurate remains to be seen, but his prediction sets a specific timeline: Easter Sunday, March 28, 2027.

      George Conway Vows Third Impeachment Effort

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        President Donald Trump signs Executive Orders, Thursday, April 17, 2025, in the Oval Office. (Official White House Photo by Molly Riley)

        George Conway is making one thing crystal clear in his long-shot bid for Congress: if he gets to Washington, he’s coming for Donald Trump.

        The longtime conservative attorney turned anti-Trump activist unveiled a scorching new campaign ad Monday promising to pursue what he calls Trump’s “third and final impeachment” — and even predicting the president will end up wearing an “orange jumpsuit” behind bars.

        “Hi, Donald. It’s me, George Conway. I cost you 88 f—— million dollars, and I’ve only just gotten started,” Conway says in the 60-second spot filmed with the U.S. Capitol looming behind him.

        The jab references the massive defamation judgments Trump was ordered to pay writer E. Jean Carroll after juries found him liable for sexual abuse and defamation.

        Conway then escalates the attack.

        “But the only thing your name is going to be left on when I’m done with you is the orange jumpsuit you’re going to have to wear in prison,” he says.

        Pointing toward the Capitol, Conway adds: “That’s where we’re going to hold your third and final impeachment trial, the one that’s going to put you away for good, and I’m going to enjoy every minute of that.”

        The ad immediately triggered a sharp response from the White House.

        “Lightweight George Conway is a stupid person’s idea of a smart person,” a White House spokesperson told Fox News Digital. “His severe and debilitating disease known as Trump Derangement Syndrome has melted his brain and made him crazy in the head.”

        Notably, Conway never explains exactly what offense he believes would justify a third impeachment. His campaign did not immediately respond to requests for clarification.

        The fiery ad is the latest escalation from Conway, who launched his Democrat campaign for New York’s deep-blue 12th Congressional District earlier this year on a platform centered largely around battling Trump. During his campaign launch, Conway argued that Trump is committing “high crimes and misdemeanors almost every day” and said Congress has an obligation to impeach him.

        A former Republican and co-founder of the anti-Trump Lincoln Project, Conway has spent years positioning himself as one of Trump’s most relentless critics despite being married for more than two decades to former Trump adviser Kellyanne Conway before their 2023 divorce.

        His campaign website openly promises to “hold Trump and the GOP accountable” and portrays the race as a referendum on Trumpism itself.

        But Conway’s anti-Trump crusade hasn’t translated into political momentum.

        According to an Emerson College poll released in May, Conway sits in fourth place in the crowded Democrat primary field with 10% support. State Assemblyman Micah Lasher leads at 22%, followed closely by fellow Assemblyman Alex Bores at 20%. Kennedy grandson Jack Schlossberg checks in at 11%. The June 23 primary will determine who succeeds retiring Rep. Jerrold Nadler in one of the most Democratic districts in America.

        Conway has repeatedly acknowledged that his candidacy is unconventional. In interviews after entering the race, he described himself as a political “special teams player” whose mission is to help bring about Trump’s impeachment and create what he calls accountability and “reconstruction” after the Trump era.

        His latest ad suggests he has no intention of backing away from that singular focus.

        GOP Senator Warns Trump Is Headed For A Midterm ‘Disaster’ After Brutal Primary Defeat

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        A veteran Republican senator who was just driven from office by President Donald Trump’s political machine is now warning that the president may soon regret it.

        Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas), who lost his Republican Senate primary runoff to Trump-backed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, is predicting that Republicans could face major trouble in the 2026 midterm elections — and that Trump himself will suffer the consequences.

        In an interview with The New York Times, Cornyn said he believes the president is setting himself up for what could become “the most miserable two years of his life” if Republicans lose ground in Congress next November.

        “I think November is going to be a disaster,” Cornyn told the newspaper. “He’s going to have the most miserable two years of his life in the last two years of his term.”

        The warning comes just weeks after Paxton delivered a crushing defeat to Cornyn in the Texas GOP runoff, ending the senator’s more than two-decade Senate career. Trump endorsed Paxton late in the race, helping push the controversial attorney general to victory over one of the most senior Republicans in Washington.

        Cornyn admitted he believed Trump might stay neutral in the contest.

        “I had really thought that we’d gone on so long with no endorsement that he was just going to stay out of it,” Cornyn told the Times. “But he couldn’t resist.”

        The outgoing senator also suggested Trump’s treatment of him revealed a broader problem inside today’s Republican Party.

        “If he would do that to me, he would do that to anybody,” Cornyn said. “There’s never going to be good enough for him, other than 100 percent, slavish adherence to whatever he wants.”

        Cornyn argued that such demands run counter to the constitutional role of senators, who are supposed to provide checks and balances rather than unquestioning loyalty to any president.

        The comments mark one of the sharpest public rebukes Trump has received from a longtime Republican ally. Despite occasional disagreements, Cornyn voted with Trump’s agenda at an exceptionally high rate during the president’s first term and was widely viewed as part of Senate Republican leadership’s institutional wing.

        Trump nevertheless sided with Paxton, whom he praised as a loyal supporter of both himself and the MAGA movement. Following the runoff, Trump wrote on Truth Social that Cornyn would remain his friend and that Republicans would soon see Paxton become “a fantastic, common sense Senator.”

        Cornyn was not impressed.

        “If that’s the way friends treat you, you wonder about his enemies,” he remarked.

        A Growing Republican Concern

        Cornyn’s warning reflects concerns that have quietly surfaced among some Republicans since Paxton’s victory.

        Several GOP senators and strategists argued before the runoff that replacing Cornyn with Paxton could complicate Republican efforts to hold the seat in November. Paxton carries years of political baggage, including impeachment proceedings in Texas and numerous ethics controversies that Democrats are expected to spotlight during the general election campaign.

        According to reporting from Semafor, some Republican senators privately worried that Trump’s endorsement would make the Texas race significantly more expensive and difficult to defend, forcing the GOP to divert resources from other key battlegrounds.

        TIME magazine similarly reported that establishment Republicans viewed Cornyn as a safer candidate and feared Trump’s intervention could create an opening for Democrats in a state that has remained reliably Republican for decades.

        ABC News noted that Cornyn’s loss joins a growing list of Republican officials whose conservative credentials proved insufficient after falling out of favor with Trump.

        Looking Ahead To 2026

        Cornyn’s prediction comes as both parties begin looking toward the 2026 midterms, when control of Congress will once again be on the line.

        Historically, the president’s party often loses seats during midterm elections, particularly during a second term. Should Republicans suffer significant losses in either chamber, Trump could find himself facing congressional investigations, legislative gridlock, and renewed political battles during the final two years of his presidency.

        For now, however, Trump’s grip on the Republican base remains strong enough to reshape the party even against the wishes of many of its elected leaders.

        Cornyn’s defeat may ultimately become one of the clearest examples yet of that reality.

        The question now is whether his warning about a coming Republican “disaster” proves prophetic — or whether Trump’s political dominance continues carrying the GOP through another election cycle.

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