Dossier
Jeff Flake
Coverage of Jeff Flake in the Nexus archive.
- Cornyn went to great lengths to avoid Trump’s wrath. The Texas senator lost his seat anyway
Sen. John Cornyn lost the Republican primary runoff in Texas despite efforts to align with Donald Trump, including supporting Trump-aligned policies and campaign strategies. Trump endorsed rival Ken Paxton, calling Cornyn 'VERY disloyal,' reflecting broader GOP dynamics where Trump-backed candidates ousted dissenting incumbents.