On May 27, 2026, President Trump congratulated Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton for his victory in the Republican Senate primary runoff against incumbent Senator John Cornyn. Paxton received 63.8% of the vote, while Cornyn garnered 36.2%. Trump also expressed that despite the loss, Cornyn would remain his friend for a long time.
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Trump Congratulates Ken Paxton on Senate Primary Win Over John Cornyn
President Trump congratulated Ken Paxton for winning the Texas GOP Senate primary runoff against John Cornyn, receiving 63.8% of the vote. Trump stated that Cornyn will continue to be his friend despite the election outcome.
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Trump congratulates Paxton, Cornyn: ‘John will remain my friend for a long time to come’
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