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legal controversies
Coverage of legal controversies in the Nexus archive.
- ‘Put us down for Ken Paxton’: Trump endorsement energizes Texas voters ahead of runoff
Trump's endorsement of Ken Paxton energized Texas GOP voters in the Senate runoff against John Cornyn, highlighting tensions between MAGA-aligned candidates and establishment Republicans. Suburban voters emphasized Trump's influence, while some expressed concerns over Paxton's legal controversies.
- ‘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.