Aboard Air Force 1 – President Trump said Saturday that he will decide on Texas Senators' potential support in the explosive GOP primary “at the right time.”
Trump was asked by the hill about the major looming battle between Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R), who are seeking reelection in 2026.
“They are both my friends. They are both good men. And I don't know. We don't know who else is running, but these two — Ken, John — are both my friends.
Cornyn has won a Senate seat since 2002. Paxton announced that he will be challenging Cornyn earlier in the week while appearing on Fox News.
Longtime Senate GOP leadership, Cornyn secured the support of many Senate colleagues, including majority John Tune (RN.D.) and National Republican Senate Committee (NRSC) Chairman Tim Scott (Rs.C.). Hagerty (R-Tenn.), Tim Sheehy (R-Mont.), Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.).
Paxton is an ally of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) and is trying to align closely with Trump. He gained quick support from Rep. Lance Gooden (R-Texas) and Troy Neals (R-Texas).
