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SWAMP REPUBLICANS Beg Trump to Save Establishment Cornyn from MAGA Challenger Ken Paxton

Gary FranchiFebruary 12, 2026247 views
SWAMP REPUBLICANS Beg Trump to Save Establishment Cornyn from MAGA Challenger Ken Paxton
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The Republican establishment is in full panic mode as they desperately plead with President Trump to bail out Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) in what's shaping up to be a brutal primary battle against America First champion Ken Paxton.

According to sources on Capitol Hill, nervous GOP leaders are warning Trump that the three-way Texas Senate primary could become the party's most expensive race of the 2026 cycle. But here's what they're really worried about: Cornyn's decades-long record as a reliable vote for the Washington swamp is about to get exposed.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has emerged as the MAGA movement's preferred candidate, and for good reason. While Cornyn was busy playing footsie with Democrats and voting for liberal judges, Paxton was on the front lines fighting Big Tech censorship, securing the border, and taking on the Biden regime's lawless overreach.

The Establishment's Worst Nightmare

This isn't just about one Senate seat – it's about the soul of the Republican Party. Cornyn represents everything wrong with the old guard GOP: weak on immigration, cozy with lobbyists, and more concerned with cocktail parties in Georgetown than the struggles of everyday Texans.

"The establishment knows their days are numbered when real conservatives like Ken Paxton step up to challenge their failed leadership," said one GOP strategist familiar with the race.

Paxton's record speaks for itself. He's led the charge against unconstitutional vaccine mandates, fought to protect election integrity, and stood with President Trump when it mattered most. Meanwhile, Cornyn has been conspicuously absent from the biggest fights facing our republic.

Trump Holds the Cards

The real question isn't whether Republicans will spend money in Texas – it's whether President Trump will stand with the MAGA movement or cave to establishment pressure. Patriots across the Lone Star State are watching closely, and they remember who stood with them during the darkest days of the Biden regime.

Will Trump endorse another swamp creature, or will he back the fighter who's actually delivered results for conservative Americans? The answer could determine whether the America First agenda continues its march through Washington, or if the old guard manages to cling to power for another six years.

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Gary Franchi

Award-winning journalist covering breaking news, politics & culture for Next News Network.

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Houston_ConservativeVerifiedjust now
Finally someone willing to primary these swamp creatures! Cornyn's voting record on spending has been terrible.
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BorderSecurityNowVerifiedjust now
Paxton has been fighting for border security while Cornyn talks tough but votes for amnesty deals. Actions speak louder than words!
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AmericaFirstTXVerifiedjust now
The fact that establishment Republicans are panicking tells me everything I need to know. Paxton 2024!
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TexasPatriot88Verifiedjust now
Cornyn has been a RINO for years! Time to drain the swamp and get real conservatives like Paxton in there who will actually fight for America First policies.
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LoneStarMamaVerifiedjust now
Exactly! We need fighters, not establishment politicians who cave to the left every time.
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MAGAMike2024Verifiedjust now
Ken Paxton has proven himself as AG - he's taken on Big Tech, fought voter fraud, and stood up to federal overreach. That's the kind of backbone we need in the Senate.
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TrumpTrain2028Verifiedjust now
Will Trump actually endorse in this race? Seems like he should given how much Paxton supported him during the election challenges.
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ConservativeGrandpaVerifiedjust now
I've been voting in Texas for 40 years and Cornyn talks a good game during election season but always seems to vote with McConnell when it counts. We need fresh blood!
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RedStateRealistVerifiedjust now
Same here! He's all talk and no action. Paxton actually delivers results.
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LibertarianLeaningVerifiedjust now
I'm not totally sold on either candidate yet, but I do think we need senators who will actually stand up to the deep state bureaucracy instead of just going along to get along.
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StandWithTrumpVerifiedjust now
Give Paxton a look - his record as AG speaks for itself on fighting federal overreach.