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Trump has ‘full control’ of GOP, but got ‘ahead of the parade’ on Paxton: Marc Short

Trump has ‘full control’ of GOP, but got ‘ahead of the parade’ on Paxton: Marc Short

Summary

Marc Short, who worked for Vice President Mike Pence, said President Trump currently controls the Republican Party. However, Short suggested that President Trump may have supported Ken Paxton in the Texas Senate primary too early, before the final outcome was clear.

Key Facts

  • Marc Short is a former chief of staff to Vice President Mike Pence.
  • President Trump has strong influence over the Republican Party.
  • President Trump supported Ken Paxton in the Texas Senate primary.
  • Short believes this support might have been premature, meaning it happened before it was clear who would win.
  • The discussion took place on a Tuesday (specific date not given).
  • The Republican Party is often called the GOP, which stands for Grand Old Party.
  • Ken Paxton is running for a Texas Senate seat.
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