Should Trump endorse Cornyn? Some Texas Republicans say it would be a MAGA ‘mistake’ - AP News
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Some Texas Republicans believe a Trump endorsement of Cornyn would be a MAGA 'mistake'.
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Some Texas Republicans are warning Trump against endorsing Senator John Cornyn, calling such a move a MAGA "mistake." The opposition reflects internal GOP tensions over Cornyn's positioning within the Trump-aligned wing of the party.
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