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senator John CornynR-Texas is about to be re-elected next year and faces major challenges facing Lone Star State Attorney General Ken Paxton, who told NBC News that he has spoken with President Donald Trump about potential recognition.
“I’ve talked to him many times. He’s not ready to make his approval.” Tell the media. “I think when we start advertising and closing the gap in polls, I hope he sees the right recognition, but we can’t wait.”
“I pointed out to him that he knew that and if he approves me, the game will be over.”
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From left to right: R-Texas Senator John Cornyn was seen at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, April 9, 2025; President Donald Trump walked into the White House in Washington, DC on July 13, 2025. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton spoke at the annual Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) meeting on February 23, 2024 at the National Port of Maryland. (From left to right: Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, via Getty Images; Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images; Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images)
Cohen is Senate – Before taking office in late 2002, he served as Texas Attorney General, a position currently occupied by Paxton.
“President Trump’s recognition is the most powerful recognition in the Republican history in modern history,” said Matt Mackowiak, senior adviser to Cornyn’s campaign.
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“Senator Cornyn and President Trump are good friends and close ally, and Senator Cohen is honored to vote with President Trump 99.2% of the time he spent in office. We respect the president’s time making decisions while we focus on starting No. 1 as Senator Cornyn always wins the campaign.”
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