Donald Trump endorses GOP candidates in Texas and Florida races

Former President Donald Trump has thrown his support behind two Republican candidates ahead of upcoming elections. In Texas, Trump backed Attorney General Ken Paxton for the gubernatorial primary, a move that has drawn criticism from party members who view Paxton’s legal controversies—including fraud allegations, an FBI investigation, and a failed impeachment—as a liability. Paxton’s personal life also made headlines as his wife filed for divorce citing “biblical reasons.”

Trump also publicly endorsed Congressman Byron Donalds, positioning him as a leading figure of the MAGA wing in the House and signaling a strategic push to solidify loyalist control within the Republican Party. The endorsements are intended to shape voter dynamics, strengthen Trump‑aligned candidates, and influence the broader GOP electoral strategy.