Republican Sen. John Cornyn of Texas says the period after the November midterm elections will be difficult for President Donald Trump. In recent comments reported by multiple outlets, Cornyn characterizes the post-midterms stretch as the “most miserable two years” of Trump’s life, and also describes the upcoming election as potentially a “disaster” for his party.
Cornyn makes the assessment in an interview following his own political developments in Texas, where he is described as having been defeated in a statewide race. He attributes some of his concerns to the way Trump selects candidates, arguing that the emphasis on “slavish” loyalty can be harmful. The reporting indicates Cornyn references Trump’s endorsements and the broader strategy of backing particular candidates, including former Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who Cornyn’s remarks tie to the president’s approach.
Across the articles, Cornyn’s core message remains consistent: he anticipates negative political consequences after the midterms and expects Trump to face a particularly challenging two-year period politically.
