US EditionGOP rift grows over Cornyn’s Senate seat as Trump pressured to take sides
- Texas Senator John Cornyn faces potential Republican primary challenges from Attorney General Ken Paxton and Representative Wesley Hunt.
- This situation highlights a Republican party divide and puts Donald Trump at the center of endorsement pressure.
- Many Texas Republicans, including Senator Ted Cruz, remain publicly silent regarding supporting Senator Cornyn.
- Several sources estimate the potential Texas GOP primary cost could reach at least $100 million.
- Republicans fear an expensive primary battle could weaken their eventual nominee, potentially aiding Democrats in the general election.
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Trump Says He'll Choose Between Ken Paxton and John Cornyn in Texas US Senate Race
WASHINGTON—President Donald Trump has said that he will endorse a candidate in the U.S. Senate election in Texas in 2026, in which two of his political associates are running against each other. Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas), who has held the seat since 2002, is running for reelection to a fifth term in the Senate. He is being challenged in the Republican Primary by the state’s Attorney General Ken Paxton, who has gained the support of many conserv…
Wesley Hunt has met with White House aides about entering the Texas Senate primary, AP sources say
U.S. Rep. Wesley Hunt of Texas may enter his state’s Republican primary for a Senate seat, adding more intrigue to what is already a marquee midterm contest. Hunt this month discussed a potential Senate bid with White House chief of staff Susie Wiles and political director James Blair, according to three people familiar with the matter who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss private conversations. The meeting occurred days after Texas…
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DailyTruthReportTexas Democrats look forward to ‘very fun times’ if Paxton challenges Cornyn’s senate seat
Texas Democrats are eyeing what they believe is a more favorable 2026 Senate race matchup if state Attorney General Ken Paxton beats out incumbent Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) in the GOP primary. While Cornyn has a consistent track record of…
'Battleground for the soul of this nation': GOP infighting threatens one of party’s longest-serving senators
Rep. Wesley Hunt (R-TX), who is gearing up to run in the upcoming GOP Texas primary and has privately argued to White House political advisors that he is the sole candidate capable of winning both the primary and the general election, says Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) is "scrambling to rewrite history."Hunt argued Cornyn was ready to “move on” from Trump after the 2020 election, CNN reported Sunday. Hunt, 43, won his Houston-area House seat in 2022AL…
Senate Leader John Thune and Establishment Republicans Are Lobbying President Trump to Endorse RINO Senator John Cornyn Over MAGA Favorite Ken Paxton in Texas
Republican Senate leader John Thune is lobbying President Trump to endorse Senator John Cornyn over Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.
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