Cornyn Announces Bid for Senate GOP Leader Amid Paxton's Criticism

Texas Sen. John Cornyn has officially announced his candidacy for Senate Republican leader, facing opposition and criticism from Attorney General Ken Paxton.

Texas Sen. John Cornyn announces his intention to succeed Mitch McConnell as Senate Republican leader.
Attorney General Ken Paxton criticizes Cornyn, questioning his conservative credentials and suggesting a primary challenge in 2026.
Cornyn rebuffs Paxton's criticism with a pointed remark about Paxton's legal troubles.
Paxton's critique focuses on Cornyn's support for gun reform and accuses him of being 'anti-Trump' and 'anti-gun'.
Cornyn has endorsed former President Trump and worked on bipartisan gun reform following the Uvalde shooting.