Trump’s Iron Grip on the GOP: Texas Voters Crush Establishment Icon Cornyn
Tarrant County early voting just delivered a thunderous message to Washington Republicans: the old guard is finished.
In the Texas Republican U.S. Senate primary runoff, Trump-endorsed Ken Paxton crushed incumbent John Cornyn with a commanding 59% to 41% in key early votes. That’s a stunning 28-point swing toward Paxton from the first round.
Pollster Frank Luntz captured it perfectly: “There is zero doubt tonight that Donald Trump is in complete and total control of the Republican Party. He can beat just about any Republican in just about any state in just about any primary. He is chief strategist, chief advocate, and chief voice of the GOP. His name may not be on the ballot in November, but make no mistake: Nothing and no one will have a bigger impact on voter behavior.”
This isn’t just an endorsement win—it’s a full-scale rejection of business-as-usual RINOs who talk tough but deliver nothing on the border, crime, or America’s priorities. Paxton, the fighter who stands with Trump, exposed Cornyn’s weakness and sent a warning shot to every Senate establishment type dragging their feet on real conservative victories.
