President Trump has formally thrown his weight behind Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the GOP Senate runoff, spelling out why he believes Paxton is the right fighter for the Senate and for America First priorities.

President Trump announced his endorsement of Ken Paxton for the United States Senate in the Texas Republican runoff, putting his influence firmly behind a candidate he describes as loyal and battle-tested. The move sets a clear choice for Republican voters who want a senator aligned with Trump-era priorities and a tough approach to national issues. This endorsement injects the race with momentum that could shape the primary outcome and the general election matchup this fall.

Trump singled out incumbent Senator John Cornyn with a pointed remark, writing, “[He] is a good man, and I worked well with him, but he was not supportive of me when times were tough.” That direct line reflects the transactional loyalty Trump expects from allies and underscores why he backed Paxton. Earlier, Trump had also teased his decision to endorse, saying, “There are those that say whoever I endorse is going to win. I don’t know if that’s true. Historically, that’s absolutely true. I just don’t like to say it because I don’t like to brag.”

In a Truth Social post, the President laid out the endorsement in full and made his case for Paxton as a MAGA standard-bearer for Texas. The post emphasizes Paxton’s loyalty, policy positions, and promise to advance a conservative agenda in Washington. For voters who care about energy independence, border security, and judicial philosophy, Trump framed Paxton as a practical hand to move those priorities forward.

The Highly Respected Attorney General of Texas, Ken Paxton, an America First Patriot, and someone who has always been extremely loyal to me and our AMAZING MAGA MOVEMENT, is running for the United States Senate, to represent a place I love and WON, BIG, three times, with 6.4 Million Votes in 2024 (The Most Votes in the History of the State, BY FAR)!

I know Ken well, have seen him tested at the highest and most difficult levels, and he is a WINNER! Ken is a Strong Supporter of TERMINATING THE FILIBUSTER and, very importantly, THE SAVE AMERICA ACT, something which polls at 87%, including Dumocrats, and yet can’t seem to get approved. Perhaps Ken can help move these important elements of Government forward because with the Filibuster, as an example, the Democrats will terminate it on their First Day in Office, giving us two extra States, D.C. and Puerto Rico, and a greatly enlarged Supreme Court of the United States, probably going with their Dream Number of 21 Justices from the 9 that we currently have — And these new Justices will be Radical Left Lunatics! Two years ago, our Country was DEAD — Now we have the “HOTTEST” Country anywhere in the World — And I want to keep it that way. Ken Paxton will help me do that, MAKING AMERICA BIGGER, BETTER, AND STRONGER THAN EVER BEFORE!

Ken is a true MAGA Warrior who has ALWAYS delivered for Texas, and will continue to do so in the United States Senate. He will tirelessly fight to continue the Great Growth of our Economy, Cut Taxes and Regulations (I just delivered the Largest Tax and Regulation Cuts in American History!), and Advance MADE IN THE U.S.A., Unleash American Energy DOMINANCE, Champion Texas Oil & Gas, Advocate for our Amazing Farmers and Ranchers, Promote School Choice, Keep our Border SECURE, Stop Migrant Crime, Support our Incredible Military/Veterans, Safeguard our Elections, and Protect our always under siege Second Amendment.

John Cornyn is a good man, and I worked well with him, but he was not supportive of me when times were tough and, despite having the Most Successful Economy in the History of our Country during my First Term and, with all of the many other things that I accomplished (Secure Border, Military Dominance, Space Force, All Time High Stock Markets and 401(k)s, Record Job and Economic Growth, and so many other things that would be impossible to readily list!), which are considered by many to be legendary, John was very late in backing me in what turned out to be a Historic Run for the Republican Nomination, and then, the Presidency, itself, both of which were Landslide Victories and, more importantly, gave us the Country that we have today — THE GOLDEN AGE OF AMERICA (and when we finish up with Iran, which will not be allowed to have a Nuclear Weapon, you will see numbers that have never been generated by our Country before!), as opposed to the DISASTER of the previous Administration.

Trump’s endorsement highlights specific policy goals Paxton supports, like terminating the filibuster and pushing the Save America Act, which Trump claims polls strongly even among Democrats. That emphasis makes the choice about structural change in the Senate and courts, not just local issues, and frames Paxton as someone willing to take big, institutional fights. For conservative voters in Texas, this positions Paxton as a candidate who will press for aggressive action rather than incrementalism.

The Trump message also leans into economic and cultural priorities that matter to GOP base voters: rolling back regulations, boosting domestic manufacturing, and defending the Second Amendment. Paxton’s record as attorney general and his public stances align with those priorities, which is why Trump presented him as a reliable ally. The endorsement reads like a checklist of what many Republicans want from their next senator.

Practically, the endorsement could reshape turnout and donor behavior ahead of the runoff scheduled for May 26, 2026. Winning the primary sets up a general election clash with Democrat James Talarico on November 3, and the GOP’s choice now will shape messaging and ground game through the summer. For Republicans, keeping that seat means putting forward a candidate who energizes the base while delivering conservative policy wins.

Trump’s intervention also signals to national conservative groups and activists where to focus resources in the closing days before the runoff. When a former president with a loyal voting bloc speaks, it narrows the path for candidates who don’t fit his agenda. That dynamic matters in a state like Texas where turnout margins can decide not just the primary but the general election outcome.

Ultimately, Trump framed his endorsement as both a nod to personal loyalty and a policy-driven choice aimed at preserving the gains his movement claims to have achieved. For voters weighing the options, the President made the case that Paxton will be a forceful defender of those gains in the Senate and a consistent vote for America First priorities. The campaign will now move into a decisive phase with national implications for the 2026 midterms.