Trump Ties Cornyn’s Criticism of Victim Fund to Primary Endorsement

Trump Ties Cornyn’s Criticism of Victim Fund to Primary Endorsement

Trump defends a compensation fund for people he calls victims of the Biden administration and links John Cornyn's opposition to a Texas Senate primary loss.

Richard Miniter
First Published: July 31, 2026, 3:14 AM ET

Donald J. Trump defended a proposed compensation fund for people he described as victims of the previous administration, tying John Cornyn’s criticism of the plan to a Texas Senate primary Trump helped decide.