Sen. John Cornyn, a Texas Republican, said on Thursday that FBI Director Kash Patel has granted his request for the federal government to assist with locating Texas House Democrats who fled the state in protest of GOP-led redistricting efforts.
"I thank President Trump and Director Patel for supporting and swiftly acting on my call for the federal government to hold these supposed lawmakers accountable for fleeing Texas.
We cannot allow these rogue legislators to avoid their constitutional responsibilities," Cornyn said in a news release.
Cornyn also joined "The Mark Davis" radio show on Thursday morning and expressed his gratitude for Patel's prompt response.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, a Democrat, slammed Cornyn and the FBI after Cornyn said the bureau granted his request.
Late Thursday, Cornyn responded on X, "The FBI investigate lawbreakers of all types, and they are very good at it.
President Donald Trump earlier this week told ABC News Chief White House Correspondent Mary Bruce the FBI "may have to get involved.". »