Trump endorses Paxton in Texas, gambling on a challenger with baggage in a crucial race
Trump's move dismayed Senate Republicans, many of whom have served with the Texan for decades.
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"I know Ken well, have seen him tested at the highest and most difficult levels, and he is a winner!"
— Donald Trump , Politician
"It is now time for Texas Republican voters to decide if they want a strong nominee to help our GOP candidates down ballot and defeat Talarico in November, or a weak nominee who jeopardizes everything we care about."
— John Cornyn , Politician
""I know Ken well, have seen him tested at the highest and most difficult levels, and he is a winner!""
— Donald Trump , Politician
""It is now time for Texas Republican voters to decide if they want a strong nominee to help our GOP candidates down ballot and defeat Talarico in November, or a weak nominee who jeopardizes everything we care about.""
— John Cornyn , Politician
""ethically challenged""
— Susan Collins , Politician
""supremely disappointed""
— Lisa Murkowski , Politician
"Ken is a true MAGA Warrior who has ALWAYS delivered for Texas, and will continue to do so in the United States Senate."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"It doesn’t matter who wins this runoff. We already know who we’re running against: the billionaire mega-donors and their corrupt political system."
— James Talarico , Politician
"Ken Paxton would hand it to them on a silver platter."
— John Cornyn , Politician
"Ken is a true MAGA Warrior who has ALWAYS delivered for Texas, and will continue to do so in the United States Senate."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"It is now time for Texas Republican voters to decide if they want a strong nominee to help our GOP candidates down ballot and defeat Talarico in November, or a weak nominee who jeopardizes everything we care about."
— John Cornyn , Politician
"doesn’t matter who wins the Republican run-off. We already know who we’re running against: the billionaire mega-donors and their corrupt political system."
— James Talarico , Politician
"Ken Paxton is a disaster."
— Jasmine Crockett , Politician
"However, when it really counted, Ken Paxton was there for the country and for the president, and that’s why he ultimately earned the president’s endorsement."
— JD Vance , Politician
Key People
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
James Talarico is a Texas State Representative running for the U.S. Senate.
Jasmine Crockett is a US Congresswoman from Dallas who lost the Democratic primary for the US Senate.
JD Vance is a United States Senator from Ohio and a prominent figure in conservative politics.
Republican senator from Texas.
Ken Paxton is the Republican state attorney general running for the US Senate.
Lisa Murkowski is a Republican U.S. Senator from Alaska.
Longtime Republican Senator from Maine who has served nearly 30 years.
Tim Scott is a United States Senator from South Carolina.
Wesley Hunt is a Congressman and a candidate for the Texas Senate seat.
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Trump's move dismayed Senate Republicans, many of whom have served with the Texan for decades.
President Trump endorses Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton over incumbent Senator John Cornyn in the Republican primary runoff, despite Paxton's legal controversies and personal scandals.
President Trump endorses Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the Republican Senate primary, reversing his earlier plan to support Senator John Cornyn, amid concerns over Paxton's personal baggage.
President Trump endorses Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the Republican primary runoff against Senator John Cornyn, despite concerns over Paxton's legal controversies and personal scandals.
President Trump endorses Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the Senate runoff, aiming to end a costly contest just a week ahead of the runoff date, despite Paxton's legal controversies and personal scandals.
President Trump endorses Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the Republican primary, bolstering his bid to unseat incumbent Senator John Cornyn, despite Paxton's legal controversies and personal scandals.
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