Trump lashes out at Cornyn and Rove over Texas Senate race
Trump has criticized Sen. John Cornyn for not backing Ken Paxton, and says he has no regrets endorsing Paxton over the incumbent.
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What happened
President Trump has repeatedly attacked Sen. John Cornyn, a Texas Republican, for not doing enough to support Ken Paxton, the GOP Senate candidate in Texas, and has also criticized Karl Rove. Trump said he had no regrets about endorsing Paxton over Cornyn, claiming Cornyn would have lost.
Why it matters
A Republican loss in Texas would be a major blow for Trump and the Republicans, according to The Guardian's reporting on the race.
Timeline
- Oct 15, 5:23 PM ET: Trump attacked Sen. John Cornyn for not doing enough to support Paxton and said Cornyn and Rove are hurting Texas.
- Oct 15, 8:20 PM ET: Trump was described as blaming other Republicans as the party faced a possible election-night setback in Texas.
- Oct 16, 8:42 AM ET: Trump said he had no regrets endorsing Paxton and doubled down, claiming Cornyn would have lost.
Coverage
- Trump: No regrets endorsing Paxton because ‘Cornyn would have lost’ (The Hill)
- Trump attacks fellow Republicans for ‘hurting Texas’ during senate election race (The Guardian)
- Trump names scapegoats as Republicans sweat in Texas (Axios)
- Trump berates Cornyn, Rove for not backing Paxton: ‘They are hurting Texas’ (The Hill)
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