Ken Paxton sued the Biden administration while Donald Trump abandoned John Cornyn, despite both sharing goals regarding election lies and corruption.
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Updated May 28
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What happened
Ken Paxton sued the Biden administration while Donald Trump abandoned John Cornyn, despite both sharing goals regarding election lies and corruption.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Trump endorses Paxton; Paxton accuses Cornyn; CISA funding debated.1 source
Paxton sued Biden; Trump abandoned Cornyn, highlighting political realignments.1 source
Cornyn defeated Paxton in the Senate race, despite Trump's support for Paxton.1 source
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The entities involved
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Ken Paxton
Attorney General of Texas since 2015
- James Talarico is appealing to disillusioned Republicans as his political career becomes entangled with the Trump machine and Ken Paxton's campaign.
- While running for Senate in Texas, James Talarico is campaigning in Houston, facing political attacks from Ken Paxton and primary opponent Jasmine Crockett.
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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John Cornyn
American politician and attorney (born 1952)
Related events
- Ken Paxton's personal life was covered by the Daily Mail as he defeated John Cornyn in the primary, receiving a last-minute endorsement from Donald Trump.
- Ken Paxton faces allegations of bribery and ethical lapses amid the Texas Senate runoff involving James Talarico and John Cornyn.
- The Trump administration challenged Joe Biden's office politicization.
- Trump defeated John Cornyn in the Republican runoff election.
- Ken Paxton faced off against James Talarico in a primary election, with the candidates debating issues like plea deals on the air. Paxton also received an endorsement from Donald Trump.