Trump Endorses Paxton For Texas Senate Seat

1 sourceUpdated May 19, 2026

President Donald Trump has endorsed Texas state Attorney General Ken Paxton in the Senate race, snubbing incumbent Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas). “Ken is a true MAGA Warrior who has ALWAYS delivered for Texas, and will…

In this story:Donald John TrumpJohn CornynKen PaxtonLone Star StateTexas State Senate

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