"In February 2024, as Cornyn was eyeing a run to lead the Republican caucus in the Senate, Paxton tweeted, It will be difficult for @JohnCornyn to be an effective leader since he is anti-Trump, anti-gun, and will be focused on his highly competitive primary campaign in 2026. Republicans deserve better in their next leader and Texans deserve another conservative Senator. Cornyn shot back"
"Today, after 38 years of marriage, I filed for divorce on biblical grounds. I believe marriage is a sacred covenant and I have earnestly pursued reconciliation. But in light of recent discoveries, I do not believe that it honors God or is loving to myself, my children, or Ken to remain in the marriage, she wrote on X at the time."
Sen. John Cornyn launched a forceful attack on Attorney General Ken Paxton while seeking a fifth Senate term. Cornyn accused Paxton of saddling taxpayers with a $6.6 million judgment in a whistleblower lawsuit. Cornyn said Paxton's senior staff reported him to the FBI for interfering in a federal investigation of a campaign donor, an episode that led to impeachment. Cornyn invoked Paxton's personal turmoil, noting State Sen. Angela Paxton's public divorce filing and her statement about recent discoveries. The exchange continues a long-running public feud, including Paxton's February 2024 tweet questioning Cornyn's conservative credentials and leadership suitability.
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