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Trump Endorses Ken Paxton In Texas GOP Primary, Boosting His Challenge To Incumbent Sen. Cornyn – 710am KURV

Trump endorsed Paxton and criticized Cornyn, making the runoff part of his broader effort to influence Republican primaries.

Trump Endorses Ken Paxton In Texas GOP Primary, Boosting His Challenge To Incumbent Sen. Cornyn – 710am KURV
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Donald Trump endorsed Ken Paxton in Texas’s Republican Senate runoff against incumbent John Cornyn, giving Paxton a high-profile boost ahead of the May 26 vote. Cornyn and Democratic candidate James Talarico criticized aspects of the contest and its stakes.

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who endorsed Paxton in the Republican runoff

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Ken Paxton
R · TX

Republican Senate candidate in the Texas runoff

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John Cornyn
R · TX · SEN

Republican incumbent senator and Paxton’s runoff opponent

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Democratic Senate candidate expected to face the Republican nominee

Thomas Massie
R · KY-4

Republican representative whose reelection contest is cited as another Trump-influenced primary

Bill Cassidy
R · LA · SEN

Louisiana senator whose reelection bid ended after he finished third in the primary

Julia Letlow
R · LA-5

Louisiana representative and Trump-endorsed Senate candidate

Tim Scott
R · SC · SEN

South Carolina senator and chair of the National Republican Senatorial Committee

Republican candidate challenging Thomas Massie

Louisiana Senate candidate who advanced to a runoff against Julia Letlow

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Trump Endorses Ken Paxton in Texas Senate Runoff

Outlets agree that President Donald Trump endorsed Ken Paxton over John Cornyn in the Texas Republican Senate runoff. Left-leaning outlets often stress that the endorsement could weaken Republicans in November and help Democrat James Talarico. Center outlets report the endorsement and reactions, including Republican concerns about its effects on the race and the party’s prospects. Right-leaning outlets often present Trump’s backing as a boost for Paxton and emphasize his rationale, though some also examine electoral risks or Republican dissent.

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