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Trump: No regrets endorsing Paxton because 'Cornyn would have lost'

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Trump defends backing Paxton over Cornyn, asserting the incumbent senator would have been defeated.

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01Summary

01Trump endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton against Senator John Cornyn.
02Trump stated on Newsmax's 'Finnerity' that he has no regrets about the endorsement.
03Trump claimed Cornyn 'would have lost' if he had not supported Paxton.

02Why it matters

This highlights internal Republican divisions in Texas and the potential impact on the 2024 Senate elections, which could affect the balance of power in Congress.

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Trump: No regrets endorsing Paxton because 'Cornyn would have lost'

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