Trump endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the Republican Senate runoff against Sen. John Cornyn ahead of the May 26 election.
HOUSTON — President Donald Trump has announced his endorsement in Texas’ closely watched Republican U.S. Senate runoff, throwing his support behind Ken Paxton Tuesday morning.
Trump endorsed Paxton in a lengthy social media post, calling the Texas attorney general an “America First Patriot” and a “true MAGA Warrior.” The president praised Paxton’s support for conservative priorities, including eliminating the filibuster and passing the SAVE America Act, while contrasting him with incumbent Senator John Cornyn.
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