Trump Stands by Ken Paxton Endorsement After Leaked Audio

Outlets report that Trump reaffirmed his endorsement of Texas Senate candidate Ken Paxton after recordings of Paxton’s comments surfaced. The coverage also describes Republican concerns about Paxton’s campaign.

Left-leaning outlets emphasize Republican frustration over the audio, while two also focus on Trump’s separate attacks on Abdul El-Sayed. Center outlets focus on Trump’s continued support and the recordings’ political fallout. Right-leaning outlets portray Trump’s backing as justified and the recordings as an effort to divide him from Paxton.