Trump flexes endorsement power for Ken Paxton after ousting Cassidy, targeting Massie

President Donald Trump endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in Texas' Republican Senate primary runoff Tuesday, throwing his weight behind a hard-line ally and dealing a major blow to incumbent Sen. John Cornyn one week before the state's Election Day. The endorsement gives Paxton a major boost in one of the GOP's most closely watched Senate primaries , a race that has become a test of Trump's grip on Republican voters and the strength of the Senate GOP establishment. "Ken is a true MAGA Warrior who has ALWAYS delivered for Texas, and will continue to do so in the United States Senate. He will tirelessly fight to continue the Great Growth of our Economy, Cut Taxes and Regulations," Trump said in a Truth Social post . "Ken Paxton has gone through a lot, in many cases, very unfairly, but he is a Fighter, and knows how to WIN. Our Country needs Fighters, and also Loyalty to the Cause of Greatness." The May 26 runoff pits Paxton, a longtime Trump ally , against Cornyn, a four-term incumbent who has served in the Senate since 2003. Early voting began Monday and runs through Friday. The Texas race is the latest example of Trump flexing his influence in Republican primaries as he moves to punish lawmakers he views as insufficiently loyal and reward candidates aligned with his political movement. …