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President Trump Endorses Ken Paxton

Trump endorsed Paxton for the U.S. Senate, and Paxton said he would champion Trump’s agenda.

President Trump Endorses Ken Paxton
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Donald Trump endorsed Ken Paxton for the U.S. Senate, praising his alignment with Trump’s agenda and criticizing John Cornyn for not supporting him early enough. Paxton thanked Trump and said he would advance his agenda.

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

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who endorsed Ken Paxton for the Texas Senate seat

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John Cornyn
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Texas senator criticized by Trump for backing him late in his presidential nomination bid

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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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