President Donald Trump faced a series of legislative and political defeats this week as congressional Republicans actively blocked several administration priorities.
The conflict is rooted in a $1.8 billion settlement between Trump and the Justice Department reached on Monday.
Senator Susan Collins explicitly questioned the decision to back an "ethically challenged" candidate.
By moving against Cornyn, a former whip and McConnell ally, Trump is effectively declaring war on the party’s fundraising and legislative machinery.
Former Senator Jeff Flake noted on "Meet the Press" that this week might represent the "great migration" where lawmakers finally move away from the fear of being targeted by the president, as cited by the Los Angeles Times .
GOP lawmakers reject President Trump’s $1.8B fund and ballroom security as tensions rise ahead of the 2026 midterms and a major Texas endorsement.