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  1. Donald Trump's political strategy involves seeking GOP majority control, endorsements from figures like Ken Paxton, and navigating challenges from senators like Cornyn and Murkowski.

A candidate won the Republican primary runoff for U.S. Senate after receiving an eleventh-hour endorsement from Donald Trump.

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A candidate won the Republican primary runoff for U.S. Senate after receiving an eleventh-hour endorsement from Donald Trump.

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Donald TrumpsenateKen PaxtonJohn Cornyn

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  1. Cornyn faced criticism for perceived disloyalty to Trump following his primary loss to Paxton.1 source
  2. Trump criticized Cornyn for lack of support while giving his complete endorsement to Ken Paxton.1 source
  3. Chip Roy and Joe Biden are involved as Johnson is outdistanced and critics target Paxton's leadership.1 source
  4. Paxton secured Trump's backing and launched his primary campaign on Fox News.1 source
  5. Paxton won the runoff election after Cornyn failed to align with Trump's agenda.1 source
  6. Trump's eleventh-hour endorsement helped a candidate win the U.S. Senate primary runoff.1 source
  7. Trump's actions against Cornyn caused senior GOP members to retire and led to Cornyn's primary loss.1 source
  8. Cornyn's defeat was linked to Trump's unpredictable nature, while Cornyn was observed groveling to the president.1 source
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  1. Cornyn lost the primary to Paxton; he attempted to align with Trump's agenda after the loss.1 source
  2. Paxton faced calls for impeachment by his own party during the runoff contest against Cornyn.1 source
  3. Cornyn used Fox News for political statements and positioned himself as a Trump ally during the primary challenge.1 source
  4. Paxton successfully challenged Cornyn for nomination, supported by Trump's backing.1 source
  5. Paxton secured Trump's endorsement and launched his candidacy to contest the primary runoff.1 source
  6. Paxton wins GOP runoff against Cornyn and is elected Texas Attorney General.1 source
  7. Trump endorsed Paxton as a 'true MAGA warrior' as Paxton sought to oust Cornyn.1 source
  8. Paxton's primary runoff victory was accompanied by his impeachment by the state House.1 source

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