On 2024-03-10, Oklahoma Senator James Lankford was censured by the Oklahoma County Republicans due to his involvement in a failed border security deal. The censure came after Lankford worked to advance a bipartisan border security bill, which had the endorsement of the Border Patrol Union but faced opposition from former President Trump, leading to criticism that the censure was influenced by a 'cult' mentality. Critics and supporters of Lankford have voiced their opinions, with some suggesting that his actions were in line with doing a good and honest job, while others expressed regret over his election as a U.S. Senator from Oklahoma.
Sen. James Lankford, the Oklahoma Republican, has been censured by Republicans in his state. He must have done a good and honest job. I congratulate him. https://t.co/EQ972h72Gz
He should have never been elected a U.S. Senator from Oklahoma. The wonderful people of Oklahoma would love to have their votes back. @JacksonLahmeyer @TheClayClark @RogerJStoneJr https://t.co/GQyUH1qit5
NEW Oklahoma County Republicans on Saturday censured GOP Sen. James Lankford over his work to advance a bipartisan border security bill. The only reason they censure him over this Border Patrol Union endorsed bill is because Trump opposes it. It's a cult. https://t.co/Z87EbshgC2
Oklahoma County Republicans Officially Censure RINO Senator James Lankford Over Failed Border Security Deal via @gatewaypundit https://t.co/4Fe8T1Uoi3
🚨Just in: Oklahoma Senator James Lankford was censured by the Oklahoma County Republicans today due to his work on the failed border security deal. https://t.co/AuTrb5cSNk