Source: Fox News
Summary
President Donald Trump attended a rally in Corpus Christi, Texas, where he acknowledged the contentious Senate primary between Sen. John Cornyn, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, and Rep. Wesley Hunt, but did not endorse any of the candidates. Cornyn is running for a fifth term and has the support of Senate Republican leadership, while Paxton has aligned himself with Trump and has a coalition of conservative backers. The primary has seen a record $110 million in spending, with $88 million going to the GOP contest.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
Trump’s rally in Texas was a familiar spectacle, with all three candidates in attendance. Trump acknowledged the “interesting election” and noted that Cornyn and Paxton are in a “little race together.” He also mentioned Hunt later in his remarks. The event was reminiscent of Trump’s successful 2024 election campaign. Trump’s endorsement could put either candidate over the top in the primary, but he has yet to make a decision.
Trump’s non-endorsement was a performance in itself, leaving the candidates to continue their battle for the nomination.
Author: Evan Null
