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Trump Endorses Ken Paxton Over John Cornyn In Texas GOP Senate Runoff

Trump endorsed Paxton and cited policy disagreements with Cornyn as part of the runoff choice.

Trump Endorses Ken Paxton Over John Cornyn In Texas GOP Senate Runoff
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This article1 analysis · Oct 6, 2026
May 19, 2026
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Donald Trump endorsed Ken Paxton in Texas’s Republican Senate runoff, a week before the contest, and criticized John Cornyn’s policy differences and earlier reluctance to support Trump’s presidential campaign. The endorsement gives Paxton Trump’s backing against the incumbent senator.

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President who endorsed Paxton in the Republican Senate runoff

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

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John Cornyn
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Incumbent senator and Paxton’s opponent in the Republican runoff

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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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