‘THE TRAITOR FROM TEXAS’: Gun Rights Groups Slam John Cornyn’s Bid For Senate Leader
Firearms groups have slammed Texas Senator John Cornyn’s bid to replace Mitch McConell as Senate Republican leader, describing him as a “traitor” who has repeatedly compromised on gun rights.
In an interview with Fox News, GOA’s Federal Affairs Director Aidan Johnston warned that Cornyn had repeatedly failed to stand up for gun rights:
“Every time gun control gains steam in Congress, Senator John Cornyn is right there working with Democrats on a ‘compromise,’” he explained. “That isn’t conservative leadership, it’s capitulation!”
“In the eyes of gun owners and all those who treasure our liberties, the traitor from Texas’ record makes him wholly unfit to lead Republicans in the Senate.”
The GOA is particularly upset by Cornyn’s sponsorship of the Safer Communities Act alongside Democratic Senator Chris Murphy of Connecticut back in 2022.
Under the legislation, states are encouraged to adopt risk protection laws, commonly known as “red flag” laws. These laws enable both civilians and law enforcement to seek court orders temporarily restricting an individual’s access to firearms.