@johncornyn· Republican · TX· Jul 30, 2026
I think we were very close to resolving our differences in a way that was acceptable to the Department of Justice, but it’s clear that the president decided that was unacceptable.
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I think we were very close to resolving our differences in a way that was acceptable to the Department of Justice, but it’s clear that the president decided that was unacceptable.
I don’t know whether they think they can wait us out or … we’ll cave. But I assure you, we won’t.