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'A true MAGA warrior:' Trump backs Paxton in Senate GOP runoff

Trump endorsed Paxton and cited Cornyn’s earlier lack of support, while Cornyn defended his record with Trump.

'A true MAGA warrior:' Trump backs Paxton in Senate GOP runoff
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Donald Trump endorsed Ken Paxton over Sen. John Cornyn in Texas’s Republican Senate runoff, citing Cornyn’s past lack of support for him. Cornyn and Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico responded, as the article noted polling showing a close potential general-election contest.

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Incumbent senator and Paxton’s opponent in the Republican runoff

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President who endorsed Paxton in the Republican Senate runoff

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Ken Paxton
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Republican Senate candidate endorsed by Trump in the Texas runoff

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Trump Endorses Ken Paxton Over John Cornyn in Texas GOP Runoff

Donald Trump endorsed Ken Paxton over incumbent John Cornyn in the Texas Republican Senate runoff ahead of the May 26 vote. Cornyn said he would continue in the race, a response reported alongside the endorsement. Left-leaning outlets frame the endorsement chiefly as a setback for Cornyn and a possible risk to Republican prospects, often emphasizing Paxton’s record. Center outlets focus on the effect on the runoff, Republican divisions and potential general-election stakes. Right-leaning outlets generally present the endorsement as a boost for Paxton, though some weigh the consequences for Cornyn or Republican prospects.

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