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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Joe Sommerlad

Worried allies warn Trump he has to endorse Cornyn as Democrat James Talarico sweeps to victory in primary: Report

Texas Democrat James Talarico’s projected victory over Rep. Jasmine Crockett in Tuesday’s primary should give President Donald Trump cause to finally back incumbent Sen. John Cornyn, Republicans have said.

The president has so far held off from backing either Cornyn or his MAGA challenger, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, but the former’s strong performance in Tuesday’s GOP primary forced a runoff that will take place on May 26.

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