Trump endorses Ken Paxton in Texas GOP Senate runoff
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Coverage diverges in the emphasis placed on Trump's endorsement and its implications. Right-leaning sources like the Daily Signal and New York Post framed the endorsement as a significant political maneuver, suggesting it could sway the…
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President Donald Trump announced he is endorsing Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton over incumbent Sen. John Cornyn in the Republican primary runoff. NBC News’ Julie Tsirkin reports on the latest in the race.
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President Donald Trump announced he is endorsing Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton over incumbent Sen. John Cornyn in the Republican primary runoff. NBC News’ Julie Tsirkin reports on the latest in the race.May 19, 2026
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