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JACK POSOBIEC: Trump endorses Ken Paxton, declaring open season on invasive Texas RINOs

Trump’s endorsement of Paxton is presented as a break with Republican establishment figures and Senate leadership.

JACK POSOBIEC: Trump endorses Ken Paxton, declaring open season on invasive Texas RINOs
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Donald Trump endorsed Texas Senate candidate Ken Paxton, prompting Jack Posobiec and pollster Rich Baris to celebrate the move as a win for the MAGA movement and a rebuke of Senate Republican leadership. Baris argued that Republicans could face weaker turnout if Paxton is not the nominee.

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President who endorsed Ken Paxton for the U.S. Senate

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Texas Senate candidate endorsed by Donald Trump

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Rick Scott
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Senator whom Posobiec said he had preferred for Senate majority leader

John Thune
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Senate majority leader criticized by Posobiec

Lisa Murkowski
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Senator mentioned in Posobiec’s account of Republican reaction

John Cornyn
R · TX · SEN

Texas senator and Paxton’s Senate-race opponent, criticized by the speakers

ALSO MENTIONED  Jack Posobiec, Commentator who praised Trump’s endorsement and criticized Republican establishment figures; Rich Baris, Pollster who praised Paxton and predicted turnout consequences; Rick Wicker, Senator described by Posobiec as reacting to Trump’s endorsement

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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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