Trump Humiliates John Cornyn With Paxton Endorsement
Donald Trump has endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton over Senator John Cornyn, marking a significant political snub. This endorsement highlights the shifting dynamics within the Republican Party, particularly in Texas. Analysts suggest that this could open up opportunities for Democrats, such as James Talarico, in upcoming elections.
- ▪Trump endorsed Ken Paxton, sidelining Senator John Cornyn.
- ▪Cornyn has spent years supporting and seeking Trump's approval.
- ▪The endorsement reflects changing loyalties within the Republican Party.
25 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 44 hours. Coverage spans 3 points on the political spectrum — 11 lean left, 4 centre, 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 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
- ▪ Trump endorses Ken Paxton in Texas GOP Senate runoff — NBC News — Politics
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Playback speed×Share postShare post at current timeShare from 0:000:00/Preview2Trump Humiliates John Cornyn With Paxton EndorsementTim MillerMay 20, 2026∙ Paid2ShareDonald Trump just endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton over longtime Senator John Cornyn. Tim Miller joined Chris Jansing on MS Now to say it’s one of the most humiliating political rejections imaginable. After years of defending Trump, flattering Trump, and publicly groveling for Trump’s approval, Cornyn still got tossed aside in favor of Paxton, a scandal-plagued MAGA loyalist. Tim breaks down why Trump’s endorsement matters, what it says about the Republican Party, and why Democrats believe James Talarico could now have a real opening in Texas.Leave a commentAs always: Watch, listen, and leave a comment.
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