Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, endorsed Donald Trump for the Republican presidential nomination Tuesday night, just minutes after the former president was projected by Decision Desk HQ to win the New Hampshire primary.
"I have seen enough. To beat Biden, Republicans need to unite around a single candidate, and it's clear that President Trump is Republican voters' choice," Cornyn posted at 8:05 p.m. ET on X. "Four more years of failed domestic policies like the Biden Border Crisis and record-high inflation, and failed foreign policies that have emboldened our adversaries and made the world a more dangerous place, must be stopped.
"I am proud of our accomplishments in President Trump's first term, including the confirmation of 234 federal judges, including three members of the United States Supreme Court; passing historic tax reform, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act; unleashing our energy potential; and ushering in the best economy for all Americans in my lifetime. I will be continuing to work to elect a Republican Senate majority and to elect President Trump in 2024."
It's quite a turnaround for Cornyn, who reportedly said in May that Republicans need to find an alternative to Trump for the presidential election, saying the party needs "a candidate who can actually win."
"I think President Trump's time has passed him by," said Cornyn, according to the Houston Chronicle. "I don't think President Trump understands that when you run in a general election, you have to appeal to voters beyond your base."
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