Trump endorses Paxton in Texas Republican primary, boosting his challenge to incumbent Sen. Cornyn
Summary
President Donald Trump endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the Republican primary runoff against Senator John Cornyn. The endorsement boosts Paxton's campaign as they compete for the Republican nomination ahead of the November Senate election.Key Facts
- President Trump endorsed Ken Paxton on social media, calling him a "true MAGA Warrior."
- The endorsement energized Paxton’s supporters at a campaign event in Allen, Texas.
- Paxton and Cornyn are competing in a May 26 runoff after March 3 primary results.
- Cornyn is a four-term senator and has supported Trump’s agenda in Washington.
- Paxton positions himself as a strong supporter of the Make America Great Again movement.
- Republican party establishment favors Cornyn as their general election candidate.
- Democrat James Talarico won the Democratic nomination for the Texas Senate seat.
- Cornyn criticized Paxton, saying he would be a liability in a general election.
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