Senator John Cornyn on Government Shutdown, 2026 Primary, and Trump's Legal Battles

Government Shutdown Standoff

• 🏛️ Senator Cornyn states the government shutdown is up to Democrats, who are refusing to conduct Senate business for 22 days.
• 🎯 He believes the Democrats' actions are designed to appease their base rather than address practical issues.
• 🤝 A compromise would involve opening the government first, then discussing important issues like healthcare.
• ⚠️ Holding federal employees, including military and border patrol, hostage for demands is unacceptable.

2026 Senate Primary Challenges

• 📊 Cornyn believes Congressman Hunt is not a credible threat in the 2026 primary, positioning the race between himself and the Attorney General.
• 🤝 He plans to highlight his voting record with President Trump, exceeding 99%, and their joint accomplishments.
• 🔍 The campaign will also expose the scandals and alleged corruption involving the Attorney General.
• ⚖️ Cornyn asserts that character still matters and believes the Attorney General is unfit for office due to undisclosed dealings and accumulating wealth while in government.

Healthcare Subsidies and Costs

• 💰 The enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies, supercharged during COVID-19, are set to expire at year-end.
• 💸 These subsidies, allowing individuals earning over half a million dollars to receive free healthcare, are unsustainable and not the original intent.
• 📈 Insurance companies are reportedly increasing premiums by up to 18%, while employer-based healthcare has risen 6-7%, indicating potential consumer gouging.

Trump's Political Standing and Endorsements

• 🗣️ Cornyn is optimistic about receiving a Trump endorsement in his primary race, having discussed it with the President.
• 🥊 He acknowledges Trump enjoys a good fight but believes an endorsement would effectively end the primary.
• 🚀 Cornyn is committed to campaigning vigorously regardless of the endorsement timing.

White House Modifications and Cartel Operations

• 🏗️ Cornyn supports President Trump's plan to fund modifications to the White House, including a larger ballroom, as taxpayers will not bear the cost.
• 🚢 He supports President Trump's actions against drug cartels in the Caribbean and Pacific, viewing them as constitutional and necessary to stop the flow of illegal drugs into the US.
• 🇺🇸 The Senator believes the President is taking the cartel threat seriously, a stance he hasn't seen from previous presidents.