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Trump respalda a Paxton y altera los planes republicanos del Senado en la contienda de Texas

Paxton recibió el respaldo de Trump en la segunda vuelta republicana contra John Cornyn.

Trump respalda a Paxton y altera los planes republicanos del Senado en la contienda de Texas
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This article1 analysis · Oct 6, 2026
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May 19, 2026
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Donald Trump respaldó a Ken Paxton frente al senador John Cornyn en la segunda vuelta republicana de Texas, una contienda que podría influir en la lucha por el control del Senado. James Talarico, el candidato demócrata, respondió al respaldo.

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Ken Paxton
R · TX

candidato republicano al Senado de Texas que recibió el respaldo de Trump

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

presidente que respaldó a Paxton en la segunda vuelta republicana

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John Cornyn
R · TX · SEN

senador y candidato republicano que compite contra Paxton

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candidato demócrata al Senado de Texas que respondió al respaldo de Trump

Thomas Massie
R · KY-4

representante republicano de Kentucky al que Trump busca derrotar en sus primarias

Bill Cassidy
R · LA · SEN

senador de Louisiana cuya primaria perdió

Wesley Hunt
R · TX-38

representante de Texas que también participó en las primarias republicanas

ALSO MENTIONED  Angela Paxton, senadora estatal de Texas y esposa de Ken Paxton

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Trump Endorses Ken Paxton in Texas Republican Senate Runoff

Outlets agree President Donald Trump endorsed Ken Paxton over incumbent John Cornyn in the Texas Republican Senate runoff. Left-leaning outlets portray the endorsement as a setback for Cornyn and Republicans, stressing Paxton’s baggage and the possibility of helping Democrats. Center outlets focus on Republican concerns about the seat and Senate majority, and on what the endorsement signals about Trump’s influence and the party’s direction. Right-leaning outlets center Trump’s backing for Paxton, with some presenting it as a major boost and others noting its potential electoral consequences.

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