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Republicans Drop Criticism of Trump-Backed Paxton After 30-Point Win

5/29/2026

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Republican leaders abandoned months of criticism of Ken Paxton after his primary victory, showing the party’s willingness to set aside ethical concerns for electoral gain.
Ken Paxton won the Texas Senate primary on May 28, 2026, defeating John Cornyn by roughly thirty points.
U.S. President Donald Trump endorsed Paxton last week, prompting anger among Republican senators.

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Republican leaders abandoned months of criticism of Ken Paxton after his primary victory, showing the party’s willingness to set aside ethical concerns for electoral gain.
Ken Paxton won the Texas Senate primary on May 28, 2026, defeating John Cornyn by roughly thirty points.
U.S. President Donald Trump endorsed Paxton last week, prompting anger among Republican senators.