PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: President Donald Trump has cast doubt on Senator John Cornyn’s campaign claim that he is better positioned to defend the Republican Senate seat against far-left Democrat candidate James Talarico. WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Donald Trump, Sen. John Cornyn, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, and Democratic nominee James Talarico. WHEN & WHERE: […] The post ‘I Don’t Know That to be a Fact,’ Trump Says of Cornyn’s Claim to be the Best Texas Senate Candidate. appeared first on The National Pulse .
PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: President Donald Trump has cast doubt on Senator John Cornyn’s campaign claim that he is better positioned to defend the Republican Senate seat against far-left Democrat candidate James Talarico. WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Donald Trump, Sen. John Cornyn, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, and Democratic nominee James Talarico. WHEN & WHERE: Trump made the comments during a phone interview with NBC News on Saturday. The Senate runoff is scheduled for May 26. KEY QUOTE: “I’ll let you know that over the next week or so,” Trump said about a potential endorsement. IMPACT: Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton are vying for Trump’s endorsement, which may influence the outcome of the runoff and the passage…Open
Senator John Cornyn’s campaign communications director, Matt Mackowiak, has a history of vicious, anti-Trump tweets and media quotes, The National Pulse can exclusively reveal.Mackowiak, an establishment GOP consultant who once worked in the Bush administration, is leading the charge against Attorney General Ken Paxton in the Texas Senate run-off. He called January 6, 2021, “domestic […] The post EXC: ‘Go F**k Yourself!’ – Cornyn’s Comms Chief Has Long History of Vicious Anti-Trump Posts, Calls J6 ‘Domestic Terrorism,’ Demanded GOP ‘Purge’ of MAGA. appeared first on The National Pulse .
Senator John Cornyn’s campaign communications director, Matt Mackowiak, has a history of vicious, anti-Trump tweets and media quotes, The National Pulse can exclusively reveal. Mackowiak, an establishment GOP consultant who once worked in the Bush administration, is leading the charge against Attorney General Ken Paxton in the Texas Senate run-off. He called January 6, 2021, “domestic terrorism” in tweets first unearthed by The National Pulse and shared on social media. Furthermore, Cornyn’s campaign advisor Chris LaCivita, who once even worked for President Trump’s 2024 campaign, “liked” Mackowiak’s tweet. Mackowiak deleted the tweet on Friday morning, after he became aware of this story. The National Pulse, however,…Open
PULSE POINTSWHAT HAPPENED: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has indicated he would consider withdrawing from the Texas primary run-off for Senator John Cornyn’s seat, but only if the Senate GOP eliminates the filibuster and passes the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE America) Act.WHO WAS INVOLVED: Ken Paxton, John Cornyn, Donald Trump, Susie Wiles, Chris LaCivita, […] The post Ken Paxton’s Statement Means the Texas Primary is Now a Referendum on the SAVE Act. appeared first on The National Pulse .
PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has indicated he would consider withdrawing from the Texas primary run-off for Senator John Cornyn’s seat, but only if the Senate GOP eliminates the filibuster and passes the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE America) Act. WHO WAS INVOLVED: Ken Paxton, John Cornyn, Donald Trump, Susie Wiles, Chris LaCivita, and Senate Leadership. WHEN & WHERE: March 5, 2026, in Texas. KEY QUOTE: “The Save America Act is the most important bill the U.S. Senate could ever pass, and I’m committed to helping President Trump get it done.” – Ken Paxton IMPACT: GOP commentators expressed disappointment at Paxton’s offer, but he actually appears to be calling the bluff of those who…Open
PULSE POINTSWHAT HAPPENED: Former Trump campaign chief and Republican National Committee (RNC) Chief Operating Officer (COO) Chris LaCivita, in a text message sent to POLITICO, appeared to inadvertently confirm that the recent push to discredit WarRoom host and former White House Chief Strategist Stephen K. Bannon is tied to Senator John Cornyn’s (R-TX) primary reelection campaign.WHO […] The post OOPS! Chris LaCivita Text Confirms Anti-Bannon Op Linked to His RINO Candidate Cornyn in Texas. appeared first on The National Pulse .
PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: Former Trump campaign chief and Republican National Committee (RNC) Chief Operating Officer (COO) Chris LaCivita, in a text message sent to POLITICO, appeared to inadvertently confirm that the recent push to discredit WarRoom host and former White House Chief Strategist Stephen K. Bannon is tied to Senator John Cornyn’s (R-TX) primary reelection campaign. WHO WAS INVOLVED: Chris LaCivita, Sen. John Cornyn, and Stephen K. Bannon. WHEN & WHERE: The POLITICO story was published on Friday, February 27, 2026. KEY QUOTE: “Associating with Senator Cornyn is better than being a lacky [sic] for Epstein.” — Chris LaCivita IMPACT: The text message suggests the recent anti-Bannon push by paid social media…Open
PULSE POINTSWHAT HAPPENED: Idaho Governor Brad Little (R) announced on Thursday that he has hired former Trump campaign chief and Republican National Committee (RNC) Chief Operating Officer (COO) Chris LaCivita as a senior advisor.WHO WAS INVOLVED: Gov. Brad Little, Chris LaCivita, and President Donald J. Trump.WHEN & WHERE: The announcement was made on Thursday, February 26. 2026.KEY QUOTE: “I’m […] The post Chris LaCivita Picks Up Another Client Trump Refused to Endorse in the Primary. appeared first on The National Pulse .
PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: Idaho Governor Brad Little (R) announced on Thursday that he has hired former Trump campaign chief and Republican National Committee (RNC) Chief Operating Officer (COO) Chris LaCivita as a senior advisor. WHO WAS INVOLVED: Gov. Brad Little, Chris LaCivita, and President Donald J. Trump. WHEN & WHERE: The announcement was made on Thursday, February 26. 2026. KEY QUOTE: “I’m excited to announce that [Chris LaCivita] has joined my re-election campaign as senior advisor.” — Brad Little IMPACT: Notably, Gov. Little was not endorsed by President Donald Trump during his 2021 primary run, with the America First leader instead backing then-Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin (R-ID). IN FULL Idaho Governor Brad Little…Open
PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: Chris LaCivita, former campaign co-chief for Donald Trump’s 2024 campaign, has quietly abandoned a defamation lawsuit against the left-wing Daily Beast over its reporting on campaign expenditures. He is believed to have settled privately, receiving no correction, apology, retraction, or any cash. WHO WAS INVOLVED: Chris LaCivita and the Daily Beast. […] The post Ex-Trump Campaign Chief Chris LaCivita Abandons Lawsuit Against Left Media Which Highlighted His Campaign Cash Haul. appeared first on The National Pulse .
PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: Chris LaCivita, former campaign co-chief for Donald Trump’s 2024 campaign, has quietly abandoned a defamation lawsuit against the left-wing Daily Beast over its reporting on campaign expenditures. He is believed to have settled privately, receiving no correction, apology, retraction, or any cash. WHO WAS INVOLVED: Chris LaCivita and the Daily Beast. WHEN & WHERE: The lawsuit was abandoned nearly 10 months after it was filed. KEY QUOTE: “Fuck around and Find Out. I’m really looking forward to making my case in front of a jury.” – Chris LaCivita (March 2023). IMPACT: The abandonment of the lawsuit comes after President Trump reportedly told LaCivita that if the stories about his financial take from the…Open