Donald Trump backs Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and attacks Republican primary rivals

President Donald Trump used his Truth Social platform on Sunday to reiterate support for Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who faces incumbent Senator John Cornyn in the upcoming Republican Senate primary. Trump praised Paxton as “the best Attorney General in the country” and denounced his opponent as disloyal.

He also criticized other Republicans who have opposed the tentative Iran nuclear agreement, labeling them “losers,” and praised Kansas Senate President‑elect Ty Masterson, a conservative figure seeking to reclaim the state governorship for Republicans. Trump linked these efforts to his broader “revenge tour,” referencing recent primary victories in several states where candidates he endorsed won.

The comments come as the Republican primaries progress toward the November congressional elections, with Trump seeking to influence the party’s Senate slate and other statewide races.