Trump Backs Paxton In Texas GOP Fight Against Cornyn
May 19, 2026·about 23 hours ago·via PBS

Trump is stepping into Texas Republican politics and backing Attorney General Ken Paxton over Sen. John Cornyn. The move sharpens a high-stakes intraparty battle as conservatives weigh whether to stick with the establishment or rally behind a more aggressive America First challenger. For voters, it is another test of Trump’s grip on the GOP and the party’s direction in Texas. Read more about this...