Trump endorses attorney general Ken Paxton in Texas Senate primary
Donald Trump has endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the Republican primary for the US Senate. Paxton is running against incumbent Senator John Cornyn and has positioned himself as a supporter of Trump's policies. Despite his controversies, including a recent impeachment trial, Trump praised Paxton as a dedicated advocate for Texas.
- ▪Donald Trump endorsed Ken Paxton in the Texas Republican primary for the US Senate.
- ▪Paxton is challenging incumbent Senator John Cornyn in the upcoming primary runoff.
- ▪Trump referred to Paxton as an 'America First Patriot' and a 'MAGA Warrior.'
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Ken Paxton, Texas attorney general and Republican US Senate candidate, speaks during the Ronald Regan dinner at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Grapevine, Texas, on 27 March 2026. Photograph: Shelby Tauber/Bloomberg via Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenKen Paxton, Texas attorney general and Republican US Senate candidate, speaks during the Ronald Regan dinner at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Grapevine, Texas, on 27 March 2026. Photograph: Shelby Tauber/Bloomberg via Getty ImagesUS politicsTrump endorses attorney general Ken Paxton in Texas Senate primaryUS president calls Paxton an ‘America First Patriot’ and ‘MAGA Warrior’ ahead of runoff against John Cornyn US politics live – latest updates Guardian staffTue 19 May 2026 13.03 EDTLast…
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