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Trump's Expected Endorsement Of John Cornyn In Texas GOP Primary Reportedly Stalled After Getting Leaked

Paxton said he would consider leaving the primary under a stated condition and criticized Cornyn as he sought to remain in the race.

Trump's Expected Endorsement Of John Cornyn In Texas GOP Primary Reportedly Stalled After Getting Leaked
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This article1 analysis · Oct 9, 2026
Mar 12, 2026
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Reports say President Donald Trump's expected endorsement of John Cornyn in the Texas Republican Senate primary stalled after it was leaked. Ken Paxton made a conditional statement about leaving the race, while a poll showed him narrowly ahead of Cornyn even if Trump endorsed Cornyn.

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Ken Paxton R · TX
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Ken Paxton
R · TX

Texas attorney general and Senate candidate

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John Cornyn
R · TX · SEN

U.S. senator and candidate in the Texas Republican Senate primary

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President of the United States, whose expected endorsement is at the center of the story

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Wesley Hunt
R · TX-38

U.S. representative and former candidate in the Texas Republican Senate primary

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Trump Delays Endorsement in Texas Senate Runoff

Outlets agree that Trump has not endorsed in the Texas Republican Senate runoff and that Paxton said he would consider leaving the race if the Senate passed the SAVE America Act. Center outlets emphasize the leaked, stalled prospect of a Cornyn endorsement and how Paxton's offer shifted attention to the SAVE Act and filibuster. Right-leaning outlets cast Trump's delay as pressure on Senate Republicans to pass the act and highlight Cornyn's shift on the filibuster, with some framing the bill as an election-integrity measure.

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