Illustration of President Trump endorsing Ken Paxton against John Cornyn in the Texas Senate runoff.

Trump respalda a Paxton frente a Cornyn en la segunda vuelta del Senado en Texas

19 de mayo de 2026

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El presidente Donald Trump respaldó el martes al fiscal general de Texas, Ken Paxton, para la nominación republicana en la carrera al Senado de EE. UU. La decisión se produjo una semana antes de la segunda vuelta del 26 de mayo contra el senador en ejercicio, John Cornyn.

Trump publicó el respaldo en Truth Social, calificando a Paxton como un verdadero guerrero MAGA que siempre ha cumplido con Texas. Añadió que Cornyn es un buen hombre, pero que no brindó apoyo durante los momentos difíciles. Paxton agradeció el respaldo y afirmó que generaría impulso antes de la votación.

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Las reacciones iniciales en X destacan que el respaldo de Trump impulsa a Paxton como el favorito en la segunda vuelta del Senado en Texas, y algunos usuarios lo elogian como una victoria estratégica contra Cornyn. Otros señalan la frustración de los republicanos en el Senado por la decisión, mientras que otras publicaciones lo ven como un mensaje contra la política de partido único y expresan un firme apoyo personal a Paxton independientemente de ello.

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 de mayo de 2026

Ken Paxton went from nearly finished politically to becoming Trump’s chosen candidate in Texas.

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…
— Noori (@Noori01012002) 20 de mayo de 2026

Absolutely, to the extent that it’s an encouraging and welcome gesture. It’s the Chef’s Kiss and we love it.

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…
— poetometry (@poetometry) 20 de mayo de 2026

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 de mayo de 2026

Massie Bites The Dust PLUS Trump's Endorsement of Paxton over Cornyn Should Send Thune A Message.
Uniparty Republicans Are On The Endangered Species List pic.twitter.com/E5oNTcsRKN
— GDPops (@gdpops1950) 20 de mayo de 2026

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Trump respalda a Paxton frente a Cornyn en la segunda vuelta del Senado en Texas

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