John Cornyn defied the NRA to pass a gun safety bill, leading to political backlash from Donald Trump and campaigning from Ken Paxton.
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John Cornyn defied the NRA to pass a gun safety bill, leading to political backlash from Donald Trump and campaigning from Ken Paxton.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- On May 26, 2026, John Cornyn represented the views of the state of Texas regarding gun laws.Sub-event
- Paxton defeated Cornyn in the primary runoff after gun control issues targeted Cornyn, who also teamed up with Chris Murphy.Sub-event
Cornyn defied the NRA on gun safety, prompting Trump's criticism and Paxton's campaign efforts.1 source
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The entities involved
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John Cornyn
American politician and attorney (born 1952)
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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Ken Paxton
Attorney General of Texas since 2015