MAGA Melts Down as Trump’s Pick in Texas Runoff Leaks
The Daily Beast • • nation
Key Points:
- President Donald Trump is rumored to endorse incumbent Senator John Cornyn in the Texas GOP Senate primary runoff against Attorney General Ken Paxton, sparking backlash from MAGA supporters.
- Several far-right influencers and conservative media personalities criticized Cornyn as anti-Trump and urged Trump to back Paxton instead, highlighting Cornyn's long tenure and perceived weak conservative record.
- Marjorie Taylor Greene opposed Trump's reported demand that the non-endorsed candidate drop out, arguing it undermines voter choice and could risk the Senate seat flipping to Democrats.
- The Texas GOP Senate primary, the most expensive in history with over $100 million spent, failed to produce a majority winner, leading to a runoff scheduled for May 26.
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