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Texas senator betrayed by Trump slammed for giving shocking reason why Congress can’t stop president

Cornyn said Republicans could not stop Trump as they advanced Todd Blanche’s confirmation and failed to block measures targeting a $1.776 billion fund.

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John Cornyn's reply encapsulated "the utterly weak and feckless Republican Party," one critic claimed.

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USA TodayUSA Today
Lean Left

Cornyn is right, Republicans can't rein in Trump. Sorry!

I want Americans to understand that I, a GOP lawmaker, am rendered powerless before the strength of a lame-duck president with a 32% approval rating.

·New York, United States
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ClevelandCleveland
Center

Democrat rips ‘gelatinous blobs’ after GOP colleague said Trump can’t be stopped

Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., pushed back Wednesday against the assertion from her Republican colleague that the Senate is powerless to “rein in” President Donald Trump.

·Cleveland, United States
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HuffPostHuffPost
Left

GOP Senator Says Nothing Can 'Rein In The President' After Caving To AG Pick

Sen. John Cornyn’s scheme to stonewall Trump’s attorney general nominee over the controversial “anti-weaponization fund” was short-lived.

·New York, United States
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Syracuse NYSyracuse NY
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Center

Texas senator betrayed by Trump slammed for giving shocking reason why Congress can’t stop president

Texas Sen. John Cornyn is spurring outrage after he claimed Congress can’t “rein in” President Donald Trump.

·New York, United States
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The New RepublicThe New Republic
Left

Cornyn Claims Republicans Can’t Rein In Trump—as He Bends the Knee

Senator John Cornyn threw up his hands when it came to Todd Blanche’s nomination, like all Republicans do when President Trump does something outrageous.

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The New Republic broke the news on Tuesday, August 4, 2026.
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