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Cornyn shares fable of frog and scorpion after Trump sinks reelection

Source: The Hill May 29, 2026 at 12:38 PM (22 hours ago) Texas Senate Race

Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) posted a cryptic fable about a frog and scorpion on social media after President Trump endorsed state Attorney General Ken Paxton in the Texas Senate GOP primary, where Paxton won decisively despite Cornyn's 99.3% voting alignment with Trump.

Key Points

  • Trump endorsed Ken Paxton over incumbent Sen. Cornyn in the Texas Republican Senate primary
  • Paxton won the GOP primary on Tuesday, effectively ending Cornyn's reelection bid
  • Cornyn's cryptic social media response suggests frustration with Trump's endorsement despite his strong record of supporting Trump legislation