President Donald Trump endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton for the Republican nomination in the U.S. Senate race on Tuesday. The move came one week before the May 26 runoff against incumbent Sen. John Cornyn.
Trump posted the endorsement on Truth Social, calling Paxton a true MAGA warrior who has always delivered for Texas. He added that Cornyn is a good man but was not supportive during tough times. Paxton welcomed the backing and said it would create momentum ahead of the vote.
Initial reactions on X highlight Trump's endorsement boosting Paxton as the favorite in the Texas Senate runoff, with some users praising it as a strategic win against Cornyn. Others note frustration from Senate Republicans over the decision, while additional posts view it as a message against uniparty politics and express strong personal support for Paxton regardless.
President Donald Trump's endorsement of Ken Paxton in the Texas Republican Senate runoff has intensified the race, sparking a sharp debate with incumbent Senator John Cornyn over party loyalty and electability. https://t.co/N7f0VPFolI
— FOX26Houston (@FOX26Houston) 20. maj 2026
Ken Paxton went from nearly finished politically to becoming Trump’s chosen candidate in Texas.
— Noori (@Noori01012002) 20. maj 2026
One strategic move nonstop pressure from Trump allies and growing frustration with John Cornyn completely flipped the race
Trump’s endorsement now makes Paxton the clear favorite…
Absolutely, to the extent that it’s an encouraging and welcome gesture. It’s the Chef’s Kiss and we love it.
— poetometry (@poetometry) 20. maj 2026
However, even if Trump’s endorsement went sour in support of John Cornyn, my vote was ALWAYS going to be for Ken Paxton.
As it was today when I early voted for Ken…
Senate Republicans vented their frustration and disappointment over President Trump’s decision to endorse state Attorney General Ken Paxton over Sen. John Cornyn in the Texas Senate Republican primary: https://t.co/V85uwngXkG #fox44tx
— KWKT FOX 44 (@KWKTFOX44) 20. maj 2026
Massie Bites The Dust PLUS Trump's Endorsement of Paxton over Cornyn Should Send Thune A Message.
— GDPops (@gdpops1950) 20. maj 2026
Uniparty Republicans Are On The Endangered Species List pic.twitter.com/E5oNTcsRKN
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