Trump Endorses Ken Paxton in Upset Bid Against Texas Incumbent Senator John Cornyn
President Donald Trump has endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in his primary challenge to Sen. John Cornyn, upending Senate GOP plans in the Texas race. The endorsement deals a massive blow to incumbent Senator Cornyn with major implications for the fight.
President Donald Trump on Tuesday endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in his primary challenge to Sen. John Cornyn, dealing a massive blow to the incumbent with major implications in the fight for control of the Senate GOP race in Texas. The endorsement could shift the balance of power in the Republican Party's bid to maintain its majority in the Senate. Trump's backing of Paxton gives him significant momentum heading into the primary election, which is scheduled to take place on March 2.
