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'Paxton Will Never Let You Down': Trump Drops Senate Endorsement – PJ Media

Paxton received Trump’s endorsement in the Texas Senate Republican primary runoff and said he would champion Trump’s agenda.

'Paxton Will Never Let You Down': Trump Drops Senate Endorsement – PJ Media
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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 in the state’s Senate Republican primary runoff, praising his alignment with Trump’s agenda and criticizing incumbent Sen. John Cornyn’s past support for Trump. Paxton thanked Trump for the endorsement.

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This story reports what happened without casting Paxton in a good or bad light, so readers don’t rate it and it doesn’t count toward Paxton’s record.

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Ken Paxton
R · TX

Texas attorney general and Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who endorsed Paxton for the Texas Senate seat

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John Cornyn
R · TX · SEN

Incumbent Texas senator whom Trump contrasted unfavorably with Paxton

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Trump Endorses Ken Paxton in Texas Senate Runoff

Outlets agree that Donald Trump endorsed Ken Paxton over John Cornyn in the Texas Republican Senate runoff. Left-leaning outlets stress criticism of Paxton and the possibility that the endorsement could hurt Republicans in November. Center outlets emphasize concerns about Paxton’s general-election prospects while adding campaign context and reactions. Right-leaning outlets often welcome Trump’s intervention and mock Republican critics, though some question Paxton’s general-election strength or criticize the endorsement.

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