MAGA triumph: Trump ally Ken Paxton defeats John Cornyn in bitter Texas GOP primary war
Texas AG Ken Paxton, endorsed by Trump as a "MAGA Warrior," defeats Sen. John Cornyn in the heated Republican Senate primary runoff election.
TL;DR
- Ken Paxton defeated Sen. John Cornyn in the Texas Republican Senate primary runoff, securing Trump's endorsement.
- The primary was the most expensive in history and demonstrated Trump's significant influence over the GOP.
- Paxton will face Democratic state Rep. James Talarico in the general election, a race crucial for Republican Senate majority.
- Trump had previously backed Paxton, calling him a "MAGA Warrior" who has "ALWAYS delivered for Texas."
- Paxton criticized Talarico, labeling him a "threat" to Texas values and security, and advocating for stricter border policies.
- Cornyn had expressed concerns that Paxton's scandals could jeopardize the Senate seat for Republicans.