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Trump's Texas Bombshell: Endorses Paxton Over Cornyn; Senate RINOs Melt Down

Trump endorsed Paxton over John Cornyn in the Texas Republican Senate primary.

Trump's Texas Bombshell: Endorses Paxton Over Cornyn; Senate RINOs Melt Down
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This article1 analysis · Oct 6, 2026
May 19, 2026
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Donald Trump endorsed Ken Paxton over John Cornyn in the Texas Republican Senate primary, drawing criticism from some Senate Republicans and support from conservative social-media users. Twitchy’s coverage strongly backs the endorsement and mocks its critics.

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Ken Paxton R · TX
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Ken Paxton
R · TX

Texas Senate candidate endorsed by Donald Trump

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who endorsed Ken Paxton in the Texas Senate primary

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John Thune
R · SD · SEN

Senator described as unhappy with Trump’s endorsement

Lisa Murkowski
R · AK · SEN

Senator who said Texas was nearly lost to Democrats

Wesley Hunt
R · TX-38

Representative who backed Paxton

John Cornyn
R · TX · SEN

Texas Republican Senate candidate whom Trump did not endorse

Roger F. Wicker
R · MS · SEN

Senator whose reaction to Trump’s endorsement was described

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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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