Cornyn learned that hiring Team Trump doesn't buy you the endorsement
Welcome to Wednesday’s edition of Washington Secrets. We’ll be at the Freedom Conservatism conference in D.C., so do say hello if you are there. Today, we look at one wrinkle in Team Trump’s dominance on Tuesday night, more turmoil at the British embassy, and how JD Vance did in his briefing room audition.
TL;DR
- Rep. Thomas Massie, an incumbent often at odds with Trump, was ousted in a primary, signaling Trump's continued influence.
- Strategist Chris LaCivita, formerly with Texans for a Conservative Majority supporting John Cornyn, is now aligned with Trump's endorsed candidates.
- Senator John Cornyn's efforts to align with Trumpworld for an endorsement failed when Trump backed his rival, Ken Paxton.
- The British embassy in Washington is experiencing further turmoil with the removal of its deputy ambassador, James Roscoe, amid a leak inquiry.
- Vice President JD Vance delivered a lengthy press briefing, drawing comparisons to Marco Rubio and raising questions about his potential presidential aspirations.