Sen. John Cornyn John CornynCalls grow for Biden to expand election map in final sprint Bipartisan praise pours in after Ginsburg's death Chamber of Commerce endorses McSally for reelection MORE (R-Texas) said Wednesday he’s worried Congress is unwilling to lead after seeing news reports that the legislative branch is looking to President Trump Donald John TrumpBiden leads Trump by 36 points nationally among Latinos: poll Trump dismisses climate change role in fires, says Newsom needs to manage forest better Jimmy Kimmel hits Trump for rallies while hosting Emmy Awards MORE for guidance on gun legislation.

“When I see headlines like this one in the WSJ, I am concerned Congress no longer regards itself as a co-equal branch of the US government and is unwilling to lead,” Cornyn tweeted, referencing a Wall Street Journal story published Tuesday night.

When I see headlines like this one in the WSJ, I am concerned Congress no longer regards itself as a co-equal branch of the US government and is unwilling to lead: "Congress Looks for Guidance From Trump on Gun Legislation" — Senator John Cornyn (@JohnCornyn) February 28, 2018

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The story previews a Wednesday afternoon meeting between Trump and lawmakers focused on school safety and gun laws in the aftermath of a Feb. 14 shooting at a high school in Parkland, Fla., that left 17 people dead.

The story indicates lawmakers are looking for Trump to make clear what kind of legislation he would support.

Since the shooting, Trump has signaled varying levels of support for improving background checks, banning bump stocks and raising the minimum age requirement to purchase a rifle.

There has been speculation in recent days that the president is backing off the age requirement proposal, which is opposed by the National Rifle Association (NRA) and some conservative lawmakers. The White House said Tuesday the president stands by his original proposal.

Trump has also expressed support for arming teachers to prevent future school shootings, despite opposition from educators and lawmakers on both sides of the aisle.

Lawmakers have in the past expressed frustration with Trump’s failure to lay out a clear vision on an issue, including during an immigration debate last month. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell Addison (Mitch) Mitchell McConnellOcasio-Cortez to voters: Tell McConnell 'he is playing with fire' with Ginsburg's seat McConnell locks down key GOP votes in Supreme Court fight Video shows NYC subway station renamed after Ruth Bader Ginsburg MORE (R-Ky.) said at the time he was waiting to introduce legislation because it wasn't clear what Trump would support.

The Trump administration later proposed immigration reforms that were rejected by lawmakers from both parties.