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Trump Endorses Ken Paxton Over John Cornyn

Trump endorsed Paxton over Cornyn, whom the author says she would support despite criticizing him.

Trump Endorses Ken Paxton Over John Cornyn
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This article1 analysis · Oct 6, 2026
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President Donald Trump endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton over Sen. John Cornyn in the Republican Senate primary. The author criticizes the endorsement, favors Cornyn, and recounts allegations against Paxton.

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John Cornyn R · TX · SEN
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John Cornyn
R · TX · SEN

Texas senator and Senate candidate passed over in Trump’s endorsement

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Ken Paxton
R · TX

Texas attorney general and Senate candidate endorsed by Trump

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who endorsed Paxton over Cornyn

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Democratic Senate candidate mentioned as a possible beneficiary of Republican division

John Thune
R · SD · SEN

Senate majority leader described as opposing Trump’s endorsement

Lisa Murkowski
R · AK · SEN

Senator described as opposing Trump’s endorsement

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Trump Endorses Ken Paxton Over John Cornyn in Texas GOP Runoff

Donald Trump endorsed Ken Paxton over incumbent John Cornyn in the Texas Republican Senate runoff ahead of the May 26 vote. Cornyn said he would continue in the race, a response reported alongside the endorsement. Left-leaning outlets frame the endorsement chiefly as a setback for Cornyn and a possible risk to Republican prospects, often emphasizing Paxton’s record. Center outlets focus on the effect on the runoff, Republican divisions and potential general-election stakes. Right-leaning outlets generally present the endorsement as a boost for Paxton, though some weigh the consequences for Cornyn or Republican prospects.

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