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Trump Withholds Texas GOP Endorsements, Primary Uncertain

5/19/2026

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President Donald Trump has not endorsed Sen. John Cornyn or Attorney General Ken Paxton, leaving the Texas GOP primary uncertain as early voting began Monday.
Cornyn told the Austin American-Statesman his endorsement hopes ended and said he would welcome a Trump campaign visit if he wins.
Trump posted over thirty endorsements on TruthSocial, praised both candidates as “great,” and said he will ask the non-endorsed candidate to drop out.

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President Donald Trump has not endorsed Sen. John Cornyn or Attorney General Ken Paxton, leaving the Texas GOP primary uncertain as early voting began Monday.
Cornyn told the Austin American-Statesman his endorsement hopes ended and said he would welcome a Trump campaign visit if he wins.
Trump posted over thirty endorsements on TruthSocial, praised both candidates as “great,” and said he will ask the non-endorsed candidate to drop out.