Trump's late endorsement helped a primary challenger, while the campaign focused on issues in Austin.
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Updated May 27
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What happened
Trump's late endorsement helped a primary challenger, while the campaign focused on issues in Austin.
Who's involved
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Part of
Political maneuvering in Texas sees Trump's influence impacting candidates like Paxton, Cassidy, and Walker.Also in this story
- Urged redraw of U.S. House districts in Texas.
- Bill Cassidy was ousted by primary challengers and subsequently endorsed Ken Paxton before the runoff.
- The political landscape in Texas is dominated by Trump's influence, with candidates like Paxton and Cornyn facing primary challenges amid specific investigations.
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
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- Donald Trump provided an endorsement for the joint ticket of an unnamed gubernatorial candidate.
- Tariffs imposed under Donald Trump's administration affected local businesses in Austin.
- Trump's endorsement impacts primary outcomes.