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

Trump’s endorsement of Paxton prompted commentators to frame the Texas Senate contest as a win for the MAGA movement.

JACK POSOBIEC: Trump endorses Ken Paxton, declaring open season on invasive Texas RINOs
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May 19, 2026
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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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Ken Paxton
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Texas Senate candidate endorsed by Donald Trump

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

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

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Rick Scott
R · FL · SEN

Senator whom Posobiec said he had preferred for Senate majority leader

John Thune
R · SD · SEN

Senate majority leader criticized by Posobiec

Lisa Murkowski
R · AK · SEN

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 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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