You Vote: Trump endorsed Paxton over Cornyn for senator from Texas. Do you agree with his choice?

Trump passed over Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, in making the endorsement. The president called Cornyn a "good man," but noted several policy disagreements between them.

Published: May 19, 2026 8:46pm

President Donald Trump on Tuesday endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the Texas Republican Senate runoff.

"I know Ken well, have seen him tested at the highest and most difficult levels, and he is a WINNER! Ken is a Strong Supporter of TERMINATING THE FILIBUSTER and, very importantly, THE SAVE AMERICA ACT," Trump posted on Truth Social. "Perhaps Ken can help move these important elements of Government forward."

"Ken is a true MAGA Warrior who has ALWAYS delivered for Texas, and will continue to do so in the United States Senate," Trump added. "Ken Paxton has gone through a lot, in many cases, very unfairly, but he is a Fighter, and knows how to WIN... Ken Paxton has my Complete and Total Endorsement to be the next United States Senator from the Great State of Texas."

Trump passed over Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, in making the endorsement. The president called Cornyn a "good man," but noted several policy disagreements between them and Cornyn's hesitance to back his own presidential campaign.

You Vote: Trump endorsed Paxton over Cornyn for senator from Texas. Do you agree with his choice?

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