Trump to Make Key Endorsement in Texas Senate Runoff
In a significant development for the Texas Senate race, former President Trump has announced that he will soon endorse a candidate in the runoff between Republican incumbents John Cornyn and Ken Paxton. The endorsement has been highly anticipated amidst a divisive primary battle, with nervous Republican leaders rallying behind Cornyn as Trump urges for a resolution to the contest. Trump has gone so far as to suggest that Paxton should drop out, indicating he is leaning towards endorsing Cornyn. As Trump prepares to step into the fray, both candidates are strategizing on how to navigate his powerful influence within the party.
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