Trump Intervenes in Texas Senate Primary Race
January 27 – March 8, 2026
Donald Trump's move to endorse John Cornyn over Ken Paxton and pressure the latter to withdraw has ignited significant backlash within the Texas Republican base. This intervention marks a pivotal moment in the state's primary runoff, testing the former president's influence over local party loyalties.
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