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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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 Republican primary, bolstering his bid to unseat incumbent Senator John Cornyn, despite 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.
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