MAGA Backlash Builds as Trump Weighs Texas Endorsement in Runoff

Trump’s rumored Texas Senate endorsement has sparked a wave of MAGA critique as a Cornyn-Paxton runoff looms after neither hit 50%. The Atlantic predicted a Cornyn endorsement, drawing fire from far-right voices urging Paxton and labeling Cornyn anti‑Trump. The race—costly and tightly watched—has seen about $100 million in spending, with Cornyn leading Paxton but not securing a runoff‑avoiding majority; Democrats posted record turnout in their primary, highlighting the high-stakes path to November.