Donald Trump has launched a blistering attack on members of his own party, accusing high profile Republicans of sabotaging Ken Paxton’s campaign for the U.S. Senate in Texas. In a heated post on Truth Social, the former president singled out incumbent Senator John Cornyn and veteran strategist Karl Rove, claiming they are acting out of personal jealousy to undermine Paxton. Trump asserted that these efforts are not only damaging to the state of Texas but are detrimental to the entire country.
The internal friction comes at a precarious moment for the GOP in a state traditionally viewed as a Republican stronghold. Despite expectations of a comfortable victory, recent polling indicates that Democratic nominee James Talarico holds a slim lead over Paxton, who has served as Texas Attorney General since 2015. If Paxton fails to secure the seat, it would mark the first time since 1988 that a Republican candidate lost a Senate election in Texas, representing a significant symbolic and strategic defeat for Trump and his allies.
Trump did not mince words regarding those he believes are responsible for the slide in polls, labeling Cornyn and Rove as weak and ineffective political hacks. He suggested that any potential loss by Paxton would fall squarely on their shoulders, noting that both men have spent years opposing his own political trajectory. This public rift highlights deepening divisions within the party as it grapples with leadership styles and loyalty ahead of critical elections.
