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TRUMP HOLDS BACK: President Refuses to Endorse Establishment RINO Cornyn as Texas Senate Race HEATS UP

Gary FranchiFebruary 17, 2026411 views
TRUMP HOLDS BACK: President Refuses to Endorse Establishment RINO Cornyn as Texas Senate Race HEATS UP
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President Donald Trump is sending a clear message to the Republican establishment: earn it or lose it. As early voting kicks off in Texas for the March 3rd GOP Senate primary, Trump has notably withheld his endorsement from longtime Senator John Cornyn, leaving the door wide open for America First challengers to take down one of Washington's most entrenched RINOs.

The move represents a seismic shift in Republican politics, where Trump's endorsement can make or break careers. Instead of rubber-stamping the establishment favorite, our 47th President is letting Texas voters decide between Cornyn and his MAGA challengers - Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller.

The Swamp Creature vs. The Patriots

This isn't just any primary race, folks. This is about the soul of the Republican Party. Cornyn has spent decades playing footsie with Democrats, supporting amnesty for illegal aliens, and voting for every bloated spending bill that crosses his desk. He's exactly the type of country club Republican that Texas voters are sick and tired of.

Meanwhile, Ken Paxton has been on the front lines fighting Big Tech censorship, defending election integrity, and taking on the Biden regime's lawless overreach. Sid Miller has been a champion for farmers and ranchers while standing firm against environmental extremism.

"The President is watching this race very closely," a source close to the Trump campaign told reporters. "He wants to see who the grassroots really supports before making any moves."

Translation: Trump isn't going to save Cornyn's bacon just because he has an 'R' next to his name. The America First movement demands results, not résumés.

What This Means for Patriots

Trump's strategic silence speaks volumes about where the Republican Party is headed. The days of automatically re-electing establishment politicians are over. Every incumbent now has to prove they're fighting for America First principles, not just going along to get along in the D.C. swamp.

Texas Republicans have a golden opportunity to send a message that will echo from Austin to Washington: the MAGA movement isn't slowing down, and RINOs aren't safe anywhere. Will they seize it?

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Gary Franchi

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

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HoustonHawkVerifiedFeb 17, 2026
I've been saying this for years - Cornyn is just another McCain type. He campaigns as a conservative but then works with Democrats behind closed doors. Who are the potential primary challengers looking at this race?
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BorderDefenderVerifiedFeb 18, 2026
I heard Ken Paxton might be considering it, along with a few others. We need someone who won't fold on immigration and spending.
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AmericaFirst2024VerifiedFeb 17, 2026
Good for Trump! I remember calling Cornyn's office during the infrastructure bill debacle and his staff basically told me he was going to vote however he wanted regardless of constituent input. That's when I knew he had to go.
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ConstitutionalRealistVerifiedFeb 18, 2026
Smart move by Trump. The base is tired of supporting candidates who promise one thing and deliver another once they're in office.
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TrumpTrain2028VerifiedFeb 19, 2026
This is why Trump remains the leader of our movement - he's not afraid to call out the phonies in our own party. Primary season is going to be very interesting!
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TexasPatriot1776VerifiedFeb 19, 2026
Finally! Trump is showing some backbone against these establishment swamp creatures. Cornyn has been a disappointment for years - we need real America First candidates, not these RINOs who cave to the left every time.
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MAGAMom2024VerifiedFeb 19, 2026
This is exactly why we voted for Trump - to clean house and get rid of these fake Republicans!
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LoneStarConservativeVerifiedFeb 19, 2026
Couldn't agree more. Cornyn talks conservative during election season then votes with the uniparty when it matters.
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LibertarianTexanVerifiedFeb 19, 2026
The establishment GOP has been taking conservative voters for granted for decades. Maybe this will finally wake them up that we're not going to automatically support them anymore just because they have an R next to their name.
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RedWaveRisingVerifiedFeb 19, 2026
🔥🔥🔥 Trump knows who the real fighters are!