Coverage had flagged that Trump’s endorsement choices could put him at odds with parts of the MAGA base if he backed a longtime incumbent over a loyal ally. By endorsing Paxton, Trump sided with the insurgent faction — a move that, according to new runoff reporting, reshaped the primary fight, deepened intraparty divisions and amplified statewide implications as voters decide several consequential races today.
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