Sen. John Cornyn's primary defeat in Texas has Republicans wondering if he will become more critical of President Donald Trump for the rest of his term.

Sen. Ted Cruz, Texas’ junior senator, said on his podcast recently that it is “fair to expect John’s going to be less than thrilled” if he loses reelection.

Cornyn indicated before Tuesday's election that he wouldn't change, win or lose. He declined to take questions after his concession speech.

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Sen. John Cornyn’s landslide defeat immediately raises a pressing question for his GOP colleagues: Will he join the ranks of other Republicans recently vanquished by President Donald Trump and begin bucking the president more?