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Trump Endorses Paxton as GOP Refuses Texas Senate Funding

9/3/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton for the Senate, sparking GOP backlash.
GOP operatives told journalist David Drucker they will spend no money on the Texas Senate race.
Republicans warned Trump he must fund Paxton’s campaign himself if he wants a win.
David Drucker said the lack of GOP funding creates an unbridgeable schism within the party.
Drucker’s polling indicated a difficult race for Ken Paxton.

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U.S. President Donald Trump endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton for the Senate, sparking GOP backlash.
GOP operatives told journalist David Drucker they will spend no money on the Texas Senate race.
Republicans warned Trump he must fund Paxton’s campaign himself if he wants a win.
David Drucker said the lack of GOP funding creates an unbridgeable schism within the party.
Drucker’s polling indicated a difficult race for Ken Paxton.