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Trump Gives Ken Paxton 'Complete and Total Endorsement' in Texas Senate Primary Against John Cornyn

Trump endorsed Paxton and criticized incumbent Senator John Cornyn.

Trump Gives Ken Paxton 'Complete and Total Endorsement' in Texas Senate Primary Against John Cornyn
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Donald Trump endorsed Texas Senate candidate Ken Paxton in the Republican primary against incumbent John Cornyn. Paxton thanked Trump and used a separate interview to criticize Cornyn and Democratic nominee James Talarico.

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President who endorsed Paxton in the Texas Senate Republican primary

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Ken Paxton
R · TX

Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate in Texas

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Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate in Texas

Mitch McConnell
R · KY · SEN

U.S. senator from Kentucky, mentioned by Paxton in criticizing Cornyn

Former president, cited by Paxton in a criticism of Cornyn

Ted Cruz
R · TX · SEN

U.S. senator from Texas, mentioned by Paxton as a fighter for Texas

John Cornyn
R · TX · SEN

Incumbent senator criticized by Trump and Paxton

ALSO MENTIONED  Barack Obama, Former president who praised Talarico

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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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