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

Paxton received Trump’s endorsement and will face Cornyn in the Republican runoff.

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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Ken Paxton
R · TX

Texas attorney general and Republican Senate candidate in the 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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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 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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