Resurfaced Cornyn Video Stirs Texas Senate Runoff

A resurfaced video from U.S. Sen. John Cornyn's official YouTube channel has intensified the Republican primary runoff for Texas's Senate seat, pitting the incumbent against state Attorney General Ken Paxton ahead of the May 26, 2026, election. The clip, originally posted in 2020 and presented in Spanish, shows Cornyn advocating for legal status for undocumented immigrants, drawing sharp criticism from conservative activists as the race enters its final weeks.

Conservative organizer Scott Presler first highlighted the video on social media platform X on April 23, 2026, urging Republicans to view it before the runoff and declaring, "No amnesty!" The footage, which had remained public on Cornyn's Senate channel, was quickly set to private by his team the following day. Presler followed up with a post noting the change, stating, "You can't hide from your pro-amnesty record." The incident has fueled accusations that Cornyn, a 24-year incumbent, holds positions at odds with stricter immigration enforcement, a key issue in the contest.

Paxton, seeking to unseat Cornyn, has amplified the criticism during campaign appearances. At a Grapevine Republican Club meeting on April 23, 2026,...