A significant dispute has emerged between U.S. Senator John Cornyn and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton over the former's support for a foreign aid bill. Cornyn accused Paxton of "pushing Russian propaganda" by criticizing his backing of the long-delayed Ukraine funding bill, which also includes aid for Israel and Taiwan, and passed the Senate overnight. The aid package totals $95.3 billion. In response to Paxton's critique, Cornyn highlighted Paxton's legal troubles, suggesting that his focus should instead be on his criminal defense. This exchange has underscored a division within the Texas GOP, with Paxton labeling Cornyn an "America Last RINO" and Cornyn retorting with comments about Paxton's indictments and legal challenges.
Sen. John Cornyn pushes back after Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton criticizes his vote for foreign aid https://t.co/ixWHQ2FMs1 https://t.co/6N1Dg0KLVb
A $95.3 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan that passed the Senate overnight has sparked a battle between two of Texas’ most prominent Republicans, with Attorney General Ken Paxton calling U.S. Sen. John Cornyn an “America Last RINO.” https://t.co/Pt3YCxpOL5
War of words: U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, Texas AG Ken Paxton trade insults over Ukraine funding https://t.co/wxElKaXEBV
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John Cornyn and Ken Paxton trade punches over aid for Ukraine, highlighting Texas GOP split https://t.co/WwKKzsI5Qe
Sen. John Cornyn pushes back after Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton criticizes his vote for foreign aid https://t.co/YNT5GrKPj3 https://t.co/qZ48eEl9Sb
Texas Republican Twitter Beef: John Cornyn Calls Out Ken Paxton Over Indictments, "Russian Propaganda" https://t.co/LNGmICrwYu
Republican Sen. John Cornyn of Texas shot back at Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton after he criticized the lawmaker's support of the foreign aid bill that the Senate passed early Tuesday. https://t.co/sZ62sub65F
Cornyn pushes back after Texas attorney general criticizes his vote for foreign aid - https://t.co/Pn4dbhT5Gy
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Sen. John Cornyn said that Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton was “pushing Russian propaganda” by criticizing Cornyn’s support for the long-delayed Ukraine funding bill that passed the Senate overnight. https://t.co/nmuMK6Jkk1 https://t.co/vm5nJlGp1x