Senate Republicans fume over Trump backing Paxton in Texas race
Summary
Senate Republicans expressed frustration after President Donald Trump endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton instead of Senator John Cornyn in the Texas Senate Republican primary. This endorsement significantly reduces Cornyn’s chances of winning the May 26 runoff election.Key Facts
- President Trump endorsed Ken Paxton in the Texas Senate Republican primary.
- Ken Paxton is currently the Texas Attorney General.
- Senator John Cornyn is the incumbent U.S. Senator seeking re-election.
- The endorsement by Trump has upset many Senate Republicans.
- The primary runoff is scheduled for May 26.
- Senate Republicans feel this endorsement harms Cornyn’s chances.
- Some Republicans criticized Paxton as having ethical issues.
- The endorsement influence is significant in Republican primaries in Texas.
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