Trump's Texas Senate Endorsement Could Divide MAGA Republicans
Should Trump endorse Cornyn? Some Texas Republicans say it would be a MAGA 'mistake'
President Donald Trump is weighing an endorsement in the Texas Republican Senate runoff, and some state party members say he risks backing the wrong candidate. They warned that Trump could disappoint hardline voters if he supports Sen. John Cornyn over state Attorney General Ken Paxton. Cornyn is an establishment pick, while Paxton is supported by the base. Trump says he will decide soon but hasn't made an announcement. Cornyn is trying to align with Trump by backing changes to the filibuster for a citizenship voter-registration bill. The race turns nasty as Cornyn launches an attack ad targeting Paxton’s personal conduct.
President Trump faces pressure over endorsing Sen. John Cornyn versus Ken Paxton in Texas's Republican Senate runoff. MAGA supporters warn that backing establishment favorite Cornyn could alienate hardline voters who favor Paxton. Trump has promised a decision soon as both candidates compete for his influential backing.
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