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- 1Republican calls Trump's backing of Ken Paxton a 'colossal mistake'●Republican says Trump's support of Ken Paxton in Texas primary was 'colossal mistake' https://www.theguardian.com/us-new
A Republican lawmaker, Senator Thom Tillis, has publicly criticised Donald Trump's endorsement of Ken Paxton in the Texas Senate primary, calling it a 'colossal mistake'. The remarks highlight growing Republican unease over Trump's intervention in the race against incumbent John Cornyn, with some in the party fearing Paxton's legal baggage could jeopardise a winnable seat.
- 2Karl Rove says Cornyn, not Paxton, could beat Talarico●Karl Rove says John Cornyn, not Paxton, could beat Talarico
Longtime Republican strategist Karl Rove argues Senator John Cornyn, rather than Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, would be the stronger GOP candidate against Democrat James Talarico in the state's Senate race. The comments add fuel to the internal Republican debate over who should carry the party's banner in Texas.
- 3Cornyn slams fellow Texas Republican Paxton over 'baggage'●'It's hard to outrun all the baggage': Sen. John Cornyn bashes fellow Texas Republican Ken Paxton
Senator John Cornyn publicly criticized Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, saying 'it's hard to outrun all the baggage,' a jab at Paxton's long history of legal and ethical troubles. The remarks highlight a growing Republican primary clash in Texas, where Paxton is challenging Cornyn for his Senate seat, exposing deep divisions within the state's GOP ahead of the 2026 election.