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.'
25 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 44 hours. Coverage spans 4 points on the political spectrum — 10 lean left, 4 centre, 1 lean right, 8 right.
- ▪ Trump endorses Paxton in Texas Senate primary, boosting Democrats’ hopes — Crypto Briefing
- ▪ Democrats cautiously optimistic after Trump backs Paxton in Texas Senate runoff — The Hill
- ▪ Trump backs Ken Paxton against incumbent Sen. John Cornyn in Texas — CBS News — Top
- ▪ John Cornyn just learned that hiring Team Trump doesn’t buy you the endorsement — Washington Examiner
- ▪ Trump Humiliates John Cornyn With Paxton Endorsement — The Bulwark
- ▪ Trump endorses Ken Paxton in Texas GOP primary, boosting his challenge to incumbent Sen. Cornyn - AP News — Google News
- ▪ Trump's endorsement in Republican Senate contest in Texas changes race in final days — NPR — Politics
- ▪ Trump backs Paxton over Cornyn for Texas senator in shock endorsement — South China Morning Post
- ▪ Republican Senators Are Livid at Trump’s Endorsement of Paxton — NYT > Top Stories
- ▪ Trump endorses in pivotal Texas Senate race — The Blaze
- ▪ Trump Endorses Scandal-Ridden Ken Paxton for Texas Senate — Rolling Stone
- ▪ ‘Paxton Will Never Let You Down’: Trump Drops Senate Endorsement — PJ Media
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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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