President Donald Trump attacks Republican officials and preemptively lays blame on them if Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton loses his upcoming U.S. Senate race. Multiple outlets report Trump singles out Sen. John Cornyn and longtime GOP strategist Karl Rove, arguing they are not supporting Paxton enough—or are actively undermining him—while Paxton’s bid is portrayed as closely contested.
The coverage centers on Trump’s comments posted on Truth Social, where he contends Cornyn and Rove are hurting Texas and their efforts could contribute to a Republican loss next month. Bloomberg frames the dispute as part of the broader political stakes for Republicans, describing Paxton’s seat as important to maintaining GOP control of the chamber. Other outlets similarly emphasize Trump’s rebuke of Cornyn’s and Rove’s political roles and references to their involvement or support in Texas races.
