President Donald Trump travels to Texas days before a high-stakes Republican Senate primary where none of the leading candidates have secured his backing.
By yourNEWS Media Newsroom
President Donald Trump is visiting Texas on Friday as Republicans prepare for next week’s Senate primary, a closely watched contest featuring three prominent GOP figures competing without the former president’s endorsement.
Incumbent Sen. John Cornyn faces challenges from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and Rep. Wesley Hunt in Tuesday’s primary election. As reported by The Associated Press, none of the candidates has received Trump’s formal endorsement, prompting each to emphasize his alignment with the president’s policies and agenda in campaign messaging.
Trump’s Texas visit follows his recent State of the Union address, where he highlighted what he described as a resurgence in economic growth and strengthened national security. During Friday’s trip, he is expected to reinforce those themes while appearing in a state that remains central to Republican politics.
Cornyn, a longtime senator, is widely regarded as the most moderate contender in the race. His critics within the party have pointed to his early skepticism toward Trump’s 2024 campaign comeback and his involvement in crafting bipartisan gun legislation following the 2022 school shooting in Uvalde as areas of contention among conservative voters.
Paxton, who survived an impeachment trial in 2023 tied to fraud-related allegations, has also faced scrutiny over claims of marital infidelity raised publicly by his wife, state Sen. Angela Paxton. Despite the controversies, he remains a prominent figure among Texas conservatives.
Hunt, serving his second term representing a Houston-area district, entered the Senate race later than his rivals. He endorsed Trump early during the 2024 presidential cycle, campaigned actively on his behalf, and delivered a prime-time speech at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.
With no candidate guaranteed a majority, Texas election law requires a runoff if no contender surpasses 50 percent of the vote. Should that occur, the top two finishers will advance to a May 26 runoff election.
Trump’s decision not to endorse any of the candidates has intensified efforts by all three campaigns to highlight their proximity to his platform ahead of the primary, as Republican voters prepare to determine who will represent the party in the general election.
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