Overview

• President Trump remains undecided on endorsing either candidate, calling both Cornyn and Paxton 'friends' and promising to decide at the 'right time.'
• Ken Paxton accuses John Cornyn of being a lukewarm supporter of Trump's America First agenda, while Cornyn highlights his voting record supporting Trump's policies.
• Cornyn's campaign emphasizes Paxton's history of legal controversies, including past impeachment proceedings and corruption allegations, as evidence of unfitness for office.
• Paxton boasts grassroots support with endorsements from Texas legislators and conservatives, while Cornyn secures backing from GOP establishment figures like Senate Majority Leader John Thune.
• Both candidates deploy attack ads questioning each other's character and commitment to Republican values, signaling an increasingly contentious primary battle.