Trump’s endorsement of Republican backfires as huge embarrassment

Attorney General Ken Paxton greets then-President Donald Trump as Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick follows. Photo: Jay Janner/Austin American-Statesman via REUTERS

Attorney General Ken Paxton greets then-President Donald Trump as Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick follows. Photo: Jay Janner/Austin American-Statesman via REUTERS

Sarah K. Burris
September 04, 2026 | 12:18PM ETTrump