Paxton also travelled to New York City to rally for Trump during his 2024 trial – and conviction – over hush-money payments to adult film actress Stormy Daniels.Like Trump, Paxton has a political history marked by scandal and legal challenges – and has established a reputation as a survivor. He recently settled a federal Corruption Indictment without admitting misconduct. In 2023, he was impeached by the Republican-controlled Texas legislature for alleged fraud and obstruction of justice – but acquitted in a state Senate trial. Last year, his wife filed for divorce amid allegations that Paxton had had multiple affairs."I know Ken well, have seen him tested at the highest and most difficult levels, and he is a winner!" Trump wrote on his Truth Social website. "John Cornyn is a good man, and I worked well with him, but he was not supportive of me when times were tough."On Tuesday, Cornyn posted on X that he had voted with Trump more than 99% of the time.
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Trump endorses Paxton in Texas, gambling on a challenger with baggage in a crucial race
Donald Trump has endorsed Ken Paxton in the Texas Republican Senate primary, choosing a challenger with a history of legal and ethical controversies over incumbent John Cornyn. Paxton, who rallied for Trump during his recent trial, has faced impeachment for alleged fraud and obstruction of justice, and settled a federal corruption indictment without admitting misconduct.
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Donald Trump has endorsed Ken Paxton in the Texas Republican Senate primary, choosing a challenger with a history of legal and ethical controversies over incumbent John Cornyn. Paxton, who rallied for Trump during his recent trial, has faced impeachment for alleged fraud and obstruction of justice, and settled a federal corruption indictment without admitting misconduct. Trump stated he knows Paxton well and considers him a "winner," contrasting him with Cornyn, whom Trump felt was not supportive during difficult times. Cornyn, however, noted he voted with Trump over 99% of the time. This endorsement has reportedly dismayed many Senate Republicans.
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Cornyn stated he voted with Trump more than 99% of the time.
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Trump stated, 'I know Ken well, have seen him tested at the highest and most difficult levels, and he is a winner!'
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Paxton has faced legal challenges and scandal, including impeachment and a corruption indictment.
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Trump endorsed Ken Paxton in a crucial Texas race.
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