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Cornyn: Trump ‘seems to revel in chaos’
By Helen Huiskes and The Hill at KXAN (NBC Austin) - All Stories
· June 22, 2026
· 1 min read
Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) says he no longer talks regularly with President Trump after losing his primary to a Trump-backed opponent last month, and that the president "seems to revel in chaos." In an interview with the digital news outlet Semafor, Cornyn said that talking to Trump is no longer...
Key takeaway John Cornyn (R-Texas) says he no longer talks regularly with President Trump after losing his primary to a Trump-backed opponent last month, and that the president "seems to revel in chaos.
Why this matters in Barton Creek News
For Barton Creek residents, Senator Cornyn's comments on President Trump may resonate given the community's own experiences with divisive politics. As a suburb of Austin, Barton Creek has seen its share of debates over local issues, from development and transportation to education and public safety. The fact that a prominent Texas politician like Cornyn is openly criticizing the president's approach to governance may reflect the frustrations of some local voters who value pragmatic leadership. In Travis County, where Barton Creek is located, voters have tended to lean liberal, but the area is also home to many Republicans and independents who may be disillusioned with the current state of national politics. As the midterm elections approach, it will be worth watching how Cornyn's comments play out among local voters and whether they influence the tone of campaigns in the Austin area.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 22, 2026 ·
Source: KXAN (NBC Austin) - All Stories ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) says he no longer talks regularly with President Trump after losing his primary to a Trump-backed opponent last month, and that the president "seems to revel in chaos." In an interview with the digital news outlet Semafor, Cornyn said that talking to Trump is no longer...
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