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Rising voice in US Congress
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John Cornyn

Republican
US Congress Twitter/X
Platform:
X (645) Instagram (6)
#40
X Rank
650,093
Benchmarker Score
645
Posts
166,565
Likes
241,764
Comments
258
Avg Likes
375
Avg Comments
408,329
Total Engagement
633
Engagement Rate
33.3
Posts/Week
Daily
Posting Regularity
Metrics are based on tracked posts and calculated averages. Actual performance may vary.
413,219 followers

Data last refreshed: July 18, 2026

Engagement metrics shown below reflect data as of this date. Current X stats may differ.

20 posts

Great meeting with @CityOfAbilene Mayor Weldon Hurt & other city officials to discuss the Abilene Regional Airport terminal expansion project and my support for Dyess Air Force Base’s priorities in...

Defense & National Security Pentagon Budget Defense Procurement Armed Forces Jul 15, 2026 View on X
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I questioned Acting Attorney General Blanche today in @SenJudiciaryGOP on the Settlement Agreement in Trump v. IRS and the anti-weaponization fund, my letter with @SenThomTillis urging him to resol...

Legislative & Congressional Activity Abortion & Reproductive Rights FDA Jul 15, 2026 View on X
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Rogue

N/A N/A Jul 14, 2026 View on X
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By BLOCKING this year’s defense authorization bill, @SenateDems are once again playing politics with our national security instead of prioritizing the safety of the American people.    Passed annua...

Defense & National Security Pentagon Budget Armed Forces Defense Procurement Jul 14, 2026 View on X
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I am honored to welcome Senator Darline Graham Nordone to the U.S. Senate to carry on the legacy of my dear friend, Lindsey Graham.   I have no doubt that she will serve the people of South Carolin...

Legislative & Congressional Activity Republican Party Jul 14, 2026 View on X
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Xi once saw Putin as a role model. Now he’s someone the Chinese president manages. https://t.co/bF9QHygBEf via @WSJ

Foreign Affairs & Diplomacy China Russia Jul 14, 2026 View on X
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The Senate has confirmed John Marck and Rob Jones to serve as U.S. District Judges for the Southern District of Texas in McAllen. They both have distinguished records of holding dangerous criminals...

Legislative & Congressional Activity Judicial Nominations Jul 13, 2026 View on X
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Local stakeholders should always be consulted about the location of data centers, but we can’t surrender American leadership in AI to our adversaries. It’s a matter of our economic and national sec...

Science, Technology & Digital Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity Jul 13, 2026 View on X
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Trump Embraces Australian Retirement System Backed by Larry Fink https://t.co/EmV5eGKXQe

Economic Policy & Federal Budget Wall Street Presidential Race Jul 13, 2026 View on X
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Mercurial and Magnetic, Lindsey Graham Was a Force in the Senate https://t.co/lzlVYruOU9

Personal & Human Interest Republican Party Jul 13, 2026 View on X
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113 days until the midterm elections @PunchbowlNews

Public Engagement & Campaigning Midterm Elections Jul 13, 2026 View on X
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Like millions around the world, my thoughts are with Senator Graham’s family today. He was a fierce advocate for our nation’s military and our federal judiciary. At the same time, he was one of th...

Personal & Human Interest Armed Forces Judicial Nominations Jul 12, 2026 View on X
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91
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What Does a 13-Year-Old See on Snapchat in a Normal Week? https://t.co/YnPmiKtBGX

Science, Technology & Digital Social Media Regulation Data Privacy Jul 12, 2026 View on X
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SK Hynix’s historic U.S. trading debut helped investors regain their appetite for the artificial-intelligence trade https://t.co/GD4UAMLnJr via @WSJ

Science, Technology & Digital Artificial Intelligence Semiconductors Wall Street Jul 12, 2026 View on X
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The Texas Stock Exchange started trading its first real stock symbols, launching a direct challenge to the decades-long listing duopoly of the NYSE and Nasdaq. https://t.co/vGRbEtBFln via @WSJ

Economic Policy & Federal Budget Wall Street Jul 11, 2026 View on X
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Cornyn: CHIPS Act will help America win the AI race with China https://t.co/mgTvRtyhhL via @dallasnews

Science, Technology & Digital CHIPS Act Artificial Intelligence US-China Relations Jul 11, 2026 View on X
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American-made technology guiding Ukraine's strikes into Russia - CBS News https://t.co/yJMvcwypE8

Defense & National Security Ukraine Russia Jul 11, 2026 View on X
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China, Russia and Others Seek to Inflame Debate Over A.I. Data Centers https://t.co/1nSwalwjAN via @NYTimes

Science, Technology & Digital Artificial Intelligence China Russia Misinformation Jul 10, 2026 View on X
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The more pressure on Vladimir Putin, the sooner he may conclude he needs an exit from the war of aggression he started against Ukraine. https://t.co/rbAM6skDZs via @WSJopinion

Foreign Affairs & Diplomacy Ukraine Russia Jul 09, 2026 View on X
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Chinese leader Xi Jinping is employing the sort of autocratic tactics once wielded by Stalin and Mao to stamp out opposition and stack the leadership with acolytes as one prepares to extend his rei...

Foreign Affairs & Diplomacy China Jul 09, 2026 View on X
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Rank History

Jul 2026
-3 #40
Jun 2026
+3 #37
May 2026
+42 #40
Apr 2026
#82

Content Categories

N/A 75
Foreign Affairs & Diplomacy 64
Public Engagement & Campaigning 61
Party Politics & Leadership 59
Defense & National Security 58

Topics & Themes

Middle East Republican Party Armed Forces Primary Elections Political Strategy Tax Reform China Victims Rights Voting Rights ICE Russia Counter-Terrorism Arts & Culture Endorsements Income Tax CBP Midterm Elections Defense Procurement Small Business NASA & Space

Top Quartile Benchmarks

Based on top 126 of 503 in US Congress

Posts
315
John: 651 ↑
Likes
336,867
John: 167,873 ↓
Comments
31,018
John: 243,308 ↑
Avg Likes
873.7
John: 257.9 ↓
Avg Comments
84.0
John: 373.8 ↑
Benchmarker Score
398,903
John: 654,489 ↑
Posts/Week
17.1
John: 33.3 ↑
Avg Post Length
237 chars
John: 189 ↓
Trending Topics (Top Quartile)
Armed Forces Middle East Federal Budget ICE Voting Rights