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Republican Senators Furious Over Trump's Texas Endorsement

Trump endorsed Paxton over Cornyn, prompting public criticism from Republican senators.

Republican Senators Furious Over Trump's Texas Endorsement
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Donald Trump endorsed Ken Paxton in Texas’s Republican Senate runoff, drawing criticism from several Republican senators who favor incumbent John Cornyn. Some senators warned the endorsement could make it harder for Republicans to hold the seat, though the article notes the race’s outcome is uncertain.

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who endorsed Ken Paxton in the Texas Senate runoff

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Susan M. Collins
R · ME · SEN

Senator criticizing Trump’s endorsement and supporting John Cornyn

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Lisa Murkowski
R · AK · SEN

Senator criticizing Trump’s endorsement of Ken Paxton

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Democratic nominee in the Texas Senate race

Lindsey Graham
Former U.S. Senator (R-SC)

Senator who assessed Paxton’s chances in the runoff

John Thune
R · SD · SEN

Senate Majority Leader who had lobbied Trump to support Cornyn

Ken Paxton
R · TX

Republican Senate candidate endorsed by Trump

John Cornyn
R · TX · SEN

Incumbent Republican senator facing Paxton in the runoff

Roger F. Wicker
R · MS · SEN

Senator who did not answer reporters’ questions about the endorsement

ALSO MENTIONED  Rob Johnson, Senator asked about Trump’s endorsement

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Trump Criticizes Thomas Massie Over Endorsement Statement

Outlets agree Trump criticized Rep. Thomas Massie and reiterated support for primary challenger Ed Gallrein on Kentucky primary day. Left-leaning outlets emphasize Trump’s influence in GOP primaries through his interventions against Cassidy and for Paxton. Center outlets focus on Trump’s attack and his threat to Boebert, with some attention to Massie’s response. Right-leaning outlets cast the dispute as a loyalty test and highlight risks for Massie’s allies and the campaign’s use of an old endorsement.

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