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Sen. Tillis Urges Senate to Cancel ICE, Border Patrol Vote to Boost Cornyn's Reelection Bid

Breitbart·5/19/2026, 2:13:54 AM
Sen. Tillis Urges Senate to Cancel ICE, Border Patrol Vote to Boost Cornyn's Reelection Bid

Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) is reportedly warning Senate Republicans that moving ahead this week with a major budget reconciliation package could keep Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) in Washington days before his Texas Republican runoff against Attorney General Ken Paxton. The post Sen. Tillis Urges Senate to Cancel ICE, Border Patrol Vote to Boost Cornyn’s Reelection Bid appeared first on Breitbart.

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SHOCKER: RINOs FIGHTING EACH OTHER Over Crucial Elections!

SENATOR PUTS FRIEND AHEAD OF AMERICA

Senator Thom Tillis is reportedly throwing a fit, demanding critical Senate votes be DELAYED! Why? To help his political pal, Senator John Cornyn, win his Texas primary showdown. It's a blatant display of self-interest over national duty!

Tillis is reportedly warning fellow Republicans that pushing a massive budget bill could trap Cornyn in Washington D.C., preventing him from campaigning back home. He’s so concerned he’s threatening to vote NO himself if they dare to proceed!

BORDER SECURITY SILENCED FOR POLITICS?

This whole mess is happening while Democrats are ready to saddle Republicans with uncomfortable votes on issues like funding for President Trump's "ballroom" – whatever THAT is! Tillis's obstruction could mean vital border security discussions are sidelined, all for the sake of a single election.

Cornyn himself has a checkered past on border security, having been slammed by his challenger for suggesting solutions for illegal immigrants and mocking the idea of a border wall. Now, Tillis's actions might be paving the way for more Democrat-friendly immigration policies to sneak through, all while the border crisis rages!

A REPEAT OF PAST FAITHLESSNESS?

This isn't the first time Tillis has balked at crucial legislation, especially when it involves money and his own political standing. Remember his dramatic opposition to President Trump's healthcare bill last year? He claimed it would hurt North Carolina, but Trump called him out for seeking publicity!

Tillis even tried to push for immigration reform talks with Democrats in the past, revealing a willingness to compromise on issues many conservatives find non-negotiable. This latest stunt reeks of the same pattern: prioritizing insider games over the will of the people and the safety of our nation.

FAITH LENS

The Bible warns us about putting worldly ambitions before righteousness. Proverbs 11:1 commands, "Dishonest scales are an abomination to the Lord, but a just weight is His delight." This political maneuvering, prioritizing one man's election over national interests and potentially sensitive votes, sadly echoes the very self-serving concerns Jesus often rebuked.

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