Trump endorses attorney general Ken Paxton in Texas Senate primary
Summary
President Donald Trump has endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the Republican primary for the U.S. Senate. Paxton is running against the current Senator John Cornyn, with the primary runoff happening soon.Key Facts
- President Trump called Ken Paxton an “America First Patriot” and a “true MAGA Warrior.”
- The endorsement was posted by Trump on his social media platform, Truth Social.
- Paxton is trying to replace Senator John Cornyn in the November general election.
- Some leading Republicans believe Cornyn would be a stronger candidate in the general election.
- Texas Democrats nominated James Talarico as their candidate for the Senate seat.
- Paxton faced an impeachment trial on corruption charges in 2023 but was acquitted.
- He also reached a settlement in a securities fraud case in 2024.
- The Texas Republican primary runoff is scheduled for early May.
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