‘Put us down for Ken Paxton’: Trump endorsement energizes Texas voters ahead of runoff

President Donald Trump's endorsement of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has energized Republican voters in a Senate runoff against Sen. John Cornyn, with many prioritizing Trump's backing over Cornyn's Senate experience. While some voters remain cautious due to Paxton's legal controversies, the race highlights a broader GOP divide between establishment figures and MAGA-aligned candidates.