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Senate Republicans Reportedly Upset With Trump Over Endorsement Of Paxton Over Cornyn

Trump endorsed Paxton over Cornyn, while several Senate Republicans voiced support for Cornyn’s reelection.

Senate Republicans Reportedly Upset With Trump Over Endorsement Of Paxton Over Cornyn
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This article1 analysis · Oct 6, 2026
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Donald Trump endorsed Ken Paxton over John Cornyn in Texas’s Republican Senate primary, prompting concern among Senate Republicans that Paxton could win the nomination. Several senators criticized the endorsement or voiced support for Cornyn.

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John Cornyn R · TX · SEN
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John Cornyn
R · TX · SEN

Texas senator and Republican Senate candidate whom Trump did not endorse

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who endorsed Paxton over Cornyn

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Ken Paxton
R · TX

Republican Senate candidate endorsed by Trump

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Democratic Senate candidate who could face Paxton in the general election

Susan M. Collins
R · ME · SEN

Senator who said Cornyn deserved Trump’s support and criticized Paxton

John Thune
R · SD · SEN

Senate Majority Leader who said he would continue supporting Cornyn

Lisa Murkowski
R · AK · SEN

Senator who criticized Trump’s endorsement of Paxton

ALSO MENTIONED  Angela Paxton, Texas state senator and Ken Paxton’s wife

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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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