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Trump endorsements
Coverage of Trump endorsements in the Nexus archive.
- Cornyn: Massie, Cassidy situation with Trump different from mine
Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) distinguished his relationship with President Trump from that of Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) and Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.), who lost Republican primaries to Trump-endorsed candidates. Cornyn stated he does not believe Trump's endorsement of Texas Attorney General...
- Snubbed by Trump, GOP candidates fighting for re-election act like they have his backing anyway
GOP candidates facing re-election challenges are mimicking Trump's support to secure primary victories despite his declining national approval ratings. Incumbents like Sen. Bill Cassidy and Rep. Thomas Massie are leveraging Trump's influence through campaign ads and messaging, even as Trump's endorsements remain decisive in Republican primaries.