May 27, 2026, 11:15 GMT
Ken Paxton, Texas Attorney General and Trump ally, defeated longtime Senator John Cornyn in a dramatic Republican primary upset. Paxton’s victory underscores the enduring influence of Trump’s endorsement, reshaping GOP dynamics in Texas and nationally. Cornyn, a senior figure with decades in the Senate, had sought to align with Trump but faced criticism from grassroots conservatives who rallied behind Paxton’s hardline positions. The result signals a shift in Republican power structures, with Trump-backed candidates continuing to topple establishment figures ahead of the November elections.
(Source – Reuters)
—Agencies
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