Trump Praises Paxton, Delivers Perfect Nickname for Talarico - Once You See It, You Can't Unsee It
Ken Paxton won the Republican primary for the Texas Senate seat, defeating incumbent John Cornyn with a significant margin. President Trump endorsed Paxton and criticized his opponent, James Talarico, giving him a humorous nickname. Cornyn conceded gracefully and pledged support for the Republican ticket in the upcoming general election.
- ▪Ken Paxton won the Republican primary for the Senate seat against John Cornyn by 27 percentage points.
- ▪President Trump endorsed Paxton and criticized Democrat James Talarico, giving him a nickname referencing Alfred E. Neuman.
- ▪John Cornyn conceded the primary and expressed his intention to support the Republican ticket in the general election.
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Trump Praises Paxton, Delivers Perfect Nickname for Talarico - Once You See It, You Can't Unsee It By Nick Arama | 11:10 AM on May 27, 2026 The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. AP Photo/Evan Vucci As we reported. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton won the Republican primary for the Senate seat against Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX). Cornyn has held the seat for 23 years. President Donald Trump endorsed Paxton, and in the end, Paxton prevailed, winning by 27 percentage points.
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