UMVA has learned that former President Donald Trump has thrown his full weight behind Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the fiery Republican Senate primary, bypassing incumbent Senator John Cornyn.
The endorsement arrives as the March primary left both contenders under the 50 percent threshold, triggering a high‑stakes runoff that will decide Texas’s next U.S. Senator.
In a blistering statement, Trump praised Paxton as an “America First Patriot” and a “true MAGA Warrior,” highlighting the attorney general’s loyalty during the former president’s most contested moments.
Trump warned that Cornyn, while “a good man,” failed to stand by him when the political tide turned, suggesting that loyalty now matters more than any previous collaboration.
According to information obtained by UMVA, the former president framed Paxton as the catalyst needed to finally end the filibuster and pass the widely popular Save America Act, a measure polling at 87 percent support across the political spectrum.
Trump painted a stark picture of a future where Democrats could reshape the Supreme Court and expand federal power, urging Texas voters to back a candidate who will “make America bigger, better, and stronger than ever before.”
Paxton, in turn, hailed the endorsement as a historic honor, declaring he will champion the “America First agenda” in the Senate and fight for the issues Trump championed, from border security to energy dominance.
Beyond the rallying cries, Paxton’s résumé includes a long‑standing crusade against election fraud, highlighted by his 2020 lawsuit challenging results in four battleground states—a case that drew the backing of dozens of congressional allies.
As the runoff looms, Texas voters face a stark choice between a steadfast ally of Trump’s movement and a seasoned incumbent who, despite his record, fell short of unwavering support when it mattered most.
