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Trump: Cornyn didn’t object to ‘anti-weaponization’ fund before challenger endorsement

Trump: Cornyn didn’t object to ‘anti-weaponization’ fund before challenger endorsement

Summary

President Donald Trump criticized Senator John Cornyn for not opposing the "anti-weaponization" fund before Trump endorsed Cornyn’s opponent in the primary race. Trump said Cornyn only withheld support for the acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s nomination after the endorsement.

Key Facts

  • President Trump spoke out on Friday about Senator John Cornyn’s actions.
  • Cornyn withholds support for acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s nomination.
  • The reason for withholding support is related to Trump’s proposed "anti-weaponization" fund.
  • Trump claims Cornyn did not object to the fund before Trump endorsed Cornyn’s primary opponent.
  • The endorsement by Trump may have influenced Cornyn’s change in position.
  • Senator John Cornyn is a Republican from Texas.
  • The issue involves political support within the Republican party before primary elections.
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