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Fox News's Brit Hume: Trump endorsement puts Texas Senate seat 'in some danger'

Cornyn faces Ken Paxton in a runoff after President Trump endorsed Paxton.

Fox News's Brit Hume: Trump endorsement puts Texas Senate seat 'in some danger'
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Fox News commentator Brit Hume said President Donald Trump’s endorsement of Ken Paxton could put the Texas Senate seat at risk for Republicans. Paxton and Sen. John Cornyn are set to face each other in a May 26 runoff.

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John Cornyn
R · TX · SEN

Texas senator and Republican primary candidate whose reelection contest is discussed

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who endorsed Paxton in the Texas Senate contest

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Ken Paxton
R · TX

Texas attorney general and Republican Senate candidate in the runoff

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Democratic nominee who will face the Republican runoff winner

Former president whose Justice Department decided not to prosecute Paxton over bribery charges

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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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