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Texas' Ken Paxton Was Impeached By His Own Party for Corruption: Trump Endorsed Him for the Senate

Trump endorsed Paxton over Cornyn and cited Paxton’s alignment with the MAGA movement.

Texas' Ken Paxton Was Impeached By His Own Party for Corruption: Trump Endorsed Him for the Senate
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This article1 analysis · Oct 6, 2026
May 19, 2026
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President Donald Trump endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton over Sen. John Cornyn in the Texas Republican Senate primary, prompting reactions from Senate Republicans. The article also recounts the legal and ethical controversies that led to Paxton’s impeachment and later acquittal by the Texas Senate.

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President who endorsed Paxton in the Texas Republican Senate primary

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Ken Paxton
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Texas attorney general and Republican Senate candidate endorsed by Trump

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Democratic Senate candidate who would face the Republican primary winner

Susan M. Collins
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Senator who criticized Trump’s endorsement of Paxton

John Thune
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Senate majority leader who declined to criticize Trump’s endorsement and praised Cornyn

John Cornyn
R · TX · SEN

Texas senator and Republican Senate candidate whom Trump did not endorse

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

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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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