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Cornyn suggests Trump won't back him in Texas Senate runoff: 'I think that ship has finally sailed'

Paxton is Cornyn’s opponent in the runoff and received Trump’s endorsement.

Cornyn suggests Trump won't back him in Texas Senate runoff: 'I think that ship has finally sailed'
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John Cornyn said he believes Donald Trump’s endorsement is no longer in reach as Texas Republicans vote in the Senate runoff. Trump subsequently endorsed Ken Paxton, Cornyn’s opponent.

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Ken Paxton R · TX
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Ken Paxton
R · TX

Texas attorney general and Republican Senate runoff candidate

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who endorsed Paxton in the runoff

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John Cornyn
R · TX · SEN

Incumbent senator and Republican runoff candidate

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U.S. representative and former Democratic Senate primary candidate

ALSO MENTIONED  Angela Paxton, Texas state senator and Ken Paxton’s former wife

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Trump Endorses Ken Paxton in Texas Republican Senate Runoff

Outlets agree President Donald Trump endorsed Ken Paxton over incumbent John Cornyn in the Texas Republican Senate runoff. Left-leaning outlets portray the endorsement as a setback for Cornyn and Republicans, stressing Paxton’s baggage and the possibility of helping Democrats. Center outlets focus on Republican concerns about the seat and Senate majority, and on what the endorsement signals about Trump’s influence and the party’s direction. Right-leaning outlets center Trump’s backing for Paxton, with some presenting it as a major boost and others noting its potential electoral consequences.

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