Trump’s RINO Hit List — Texas Senator Targeted

Senator John Cornyn’s calculated attempts to appear both Trump-aligned and independently credible have created a troubling pattern of fence-sitting that demands President Trump’s attention as conservative Texans question whether their senator truly represents MAGA principles.

Story Snapshot

Cornyn voted with Trump 95% of the time yet publicly distanced himself on key issues including election integrity and border wall funding
Trump labeled Cornyn a “Globalist sellout traitor” and “RINO” via Truth Social, calling for his electoral defeat
In November 2020, Cornyn broke with Trump three times on election fraud claims, stating Biden would “probably” be inaugurated
The Texas senator’s strategy of private disagreement versus public support raises questions about authentic conservative commitment versus political calculation

Cornyn’s History of Strategic Distancing

Senator John Cornyn’s relationship with President Trump reveals a pattern of convenient positioning rather than principled alignment. During his 2020 reelection campaign, Cornyn compared his relationship with Trump to “a wife attempting to change her husband,” acknowledging disagreements on critical issues like the budget deficit and border wall construction while claiming he preferred addressing concerns privately. This wasn’t courageous leadership—it was calculated political maneuvering designed to maintain credibility with establishment Republicans while appearing supportive of Trump’s agenda when politically beneficial.

Election Integrity Betrayal in Critical Moment

When conservatives needed Senate Republicans to stand firm on election integrity concerns in November 2020, Cornyn publicly broke ranks three separate times. He stated he had not “seen anything that would change the outcome” of the election and predicted that “come January the 20th, we’re going to inaugurate a new president…it will probably be Joe Biden.” This wasn’t just gentle disagreement—it was abandonment at a critical moment when millions of Americans had legitimate questions about election irregularities. Cornyn also criticized Trump’s firing of Cybersecurity director Chris Krebs, claiming it “just adds to the confusion and the chaos,” further undermining the President during a pivotal time.

The RINO Record Behind the Voting Statistics

While Cornyn’s defenders point to his 95% voting alignment with Trump’s positions, this statistic obscures a deeper problem. Serving as GOP whip during the first two years of Trump’s presidency, Cornyn helped pass the 2017 tax bill and confirm Supreme Court nominees Neil Gorsuch and Brett Kavanaugh—legislative victories that any establishment Republican would have supported. The real test of MAGA alignment isn’t rubber-stamping conservative judicial nominees or tax cuts; it’s standing firm when the political cost is high, defending election integrity when pressured to fold, and championing America First priorities like border security without hesitation or qualification.

Trump’s Unambiguous Assessment

President Trump’s public statements about Cornyn leave no room for interpretation. Via Truth Social, Trump characterized the Texas senator as “Weak. Stiff. Ineffective” and described him as a “Globalist sellout traitor” who represents everything wrong with establishment Republicans. Trump explicitly called for ensuring Cornyn’s defeat in his next election—a stunning rebuke that should alert every Texas conservative to the senator’s true priorities. This wasn’t partisan bickering; it was Trump identifying exactly the kind of Washington insider who frustrates grassroots conservatives by talking conservative while governing like a cautious establishmentarian more concerned with Beltway approval than constitutional principles.

Cornyn’s contradictory positioning creates real consequences for the conservative movement. In October 2020, he insisted he was “proud of the work that we’ve done supporting the president and his agenda,” yet weeks later broke ranks on election integrity. This fence-sitting approach doesn’t represent principled conservatism—it represents the swamp mentality that prioritizes personal political survival over unwavering commitment to constitutional values, election integrity, and the America First agenda that energizes the conservative base.