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Trump endorsement will come soon in the Texas Senate runoff between Paxton and Cornyn
Trump plans a decisive endorsement in the Texas GOP Senate runoff and demands the rejected candidate withdraw to unify Republicans against Democrat James Talarico.
- On Wednesday, President Donald Trump announced he will endorse one GOP Senate runoff candidate and require the other to drop out, saying `I will be making my endorsement soon`.
- Senate leaders re-upped calls for Trump to endorse Cornyn early, arguing he would be a stronger nominee as Democrats aim to make the race competitive in the fall.
- The primary was costly, with nearly $100 million spent, and unofficial returns showed Cornyn at 42% and Paxton at 41%, with Cornyn leading by less than 30,000 votes as 98% was counted.
- Supporters say a Trump endorsement could end the primary fight, save money, and help Republicans focus on the general election, with allies claiming it would be decisive.
- Ken Paxton's record includes impeachment and indictment, yet he remains popular with many Texas Republicans and the MAGA base, while John Cornyn, a four-term senator, seeks a fifth term with National Republican Senatorial Committee support.
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