- Donald Trump endorsed Ken Paxton for the Texas Senate, marking his second endorsement against a sitting Republican senator this election cycle.
- Trump stated his endorsement was due to Paxton's loyalty and Sen. John Cornyn's perceived insufficient support during his own political campaigns.
- This decision creates a challenge for GOP leadership, who have already invested millions in supporting Cornyn's re-election bid.
- Republicans express concern that Trump's intervention could make the Texas Senate seat vulnerable to the Democratic nominee, James Talarico.
- The endorsement follows a similar situation in Louisiana, where Sen. Bill Cassidy lost his primary after Trump's efforts to back another candidate.
IN FULL