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Trump heads to Texas, where 3 friends are battling it out in the Senate Republican primary

Associated Press (AP)EN 6 min read 100% complete by By  SEUNG MIN KIM and THOMAS BEAUMONTFebruary 27, 2026 at 08:53 AM
Trump heads to Texas, where 3 friends are battling it out in the Senate Republican primary
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President Donald Trump is traveling to Texas on Friday for his first post-presidency trip. The visit coincides with a competitive Republican primary for a Texas Senate seat. Three of Trump's allies, including Senator John Cornyn, are vying for the nomination. The article suggests Trump is struggling to choose between his friends in the primary race. The photos accompanying the article show various figures involved, including Trump, Cornyn, former Texas Governor Rick Perry, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, Representative Troy Nehls, and Representative Wesley Hunt. The primary election date and specific reasons for Trump's visit beyond the primary are not detailed in this excerpt.

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