- 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.
- Donald Trump utilized MAGA Inc. for campaign funding and backed Michael Whatley for the North Carolina seat.
Trump endorsed Paxton over Cornyn in Texas and backed Michael Whatley after Tillis declined to run.
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What happened
Trump endorsed Paxton over Cornyn in Texas and backed Michael Whatley after Tillis declined to run.
Who's involved
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The entities involved
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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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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.
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.
- A collection of political updates on September 24, 2026, including the NC Senate race between Cooper and Whatley, and the TN Senate race between Paxton and Talarico.
- While serving as a North Carolina Senator, Thom Tillis has been involved in political developments concerning the Texas primary season, specifically criticizing Donald Trump's support decisions and Trump's antagonism toward John Cornyn.
- Trump defeated John Cornyn in the Republican runoff election.
- North Carolina is seeing multiple electoral contests, including Michael Whatley challenging Roy Cooper and Mike Collins attempting to unseat Jon Ossoff.