Republican Senators Are Livid at Trump’s Endorsement of Paxton
The New York Times • • general
Key Points:
- President Trump endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the state's Senate primary runoff, bypassing incumbent Senator John Cornyn, sparking anger among Republican senators.
- Many Senate Republicans expressed shock and disappointment, fearing the endorsement could jeopardize the GOP's hold on a traditionally safe Senate seat.
- Senator John Hoeven publicly reaffirmed his support for Cornyn, while Senator Lisa Murkowski warned that backing Paxton, who faces scandals, might risk the party's majority.
- The endorsement revealed divisions within the Republican Party, with some senators reluctant to openly criticize Trump but clearly unsettled by his choice.