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Trump congratulates Paxton, Cornyn: ‘John will remain my friend for a long time to come’

May 27, 2026Center

President Trump on Wednesday congratulated Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) for his win over Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) in the state’s GOP Senate primary runoff. Despite the loss, Trump added that Cornyn “will remain my friend for a long time to come.” Paxton brought in 63.8 percent of the vote over the incumbent’s 36.2…

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