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Trump endorses Paxton in Texas Republican primary

Trump endorsed Paxton and criticized Cornyn’s past support for him.

Trump endorses Paxton in Texas Republican primary
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This article1 analysis · Oct 6, 2026
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Donald Trump endorsed Ken Paxton in the Texas Republican Senate runoff against John Cornyn, prompting Cornyn to emphasize his record of supporting Trump and criticize Paxton’s general-election prospects. The candidates advanced from the March primary and are set to face each other in a May 26 runoff.

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President who endorsed Paxton in the Texas Republican runoff

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Ken Paxton
R · TX

Texas Republican Senate candidate endorsed by Trump in the runoff

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John Cornyn
R · TX · SEN

Texas senator and Paxton’s opponent in the Republican runoff

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Democratic Texas Senate candidate who would face the Republican nominee

Thomas Massie
R · KY-4

Kentucky representative facing a Trump-endorsed challenger

Bill Cassidy
R · LA · SEN

Louisiana senator whose primary defeat is cited as a recent Trump-endorsed-primary result

Julia Letlow
R · LA-5

Louisiana representative who finished first in the Republican Senate primary

Tim Scott
R · SC · SEN

South Carolina senator who supported Cornyn and warned about the general-election stakes

Republican challenger to Thomas Massie backed by Trump

Louisiana state treasurer competing with Julia Letlow in the Senate Republican runoff

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Trump Endorses Ken Paxton in Texas Senate Republican Runoff

Outlets agree that President Donald Trump endorsed Ken Paxton over Sen. John Cornyn in the Texas Republican Senate runoff ahead of the May 26 contest. Left-leaning outlets emphasize Paxton’s controversies and present the endorsement as a possible opening for Democrats. Center outlets focus on how Trump’s choice affects the runoff, Republican strategy and November prospects. Right-leaning outlets foreground Trump’s support for Paxton, including his praise of Paxton’s loyalty and alignment with his agenda.

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