# Trump Says Cornyn and Rove Would Be to Blame if Paxton Loses Senate Race

https://mins.news/en/item/102486

- Bloomberg News, 2026-10-16 03:00 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-10-15/trump-says-cornyn-rove-to-blame-if-paxton-loses-senate-race?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6ad1934d7a00e50001c25cb0

> Donald Trump lashed out at Texas Senator John Cornyn and longtime GOP strategist Karl Rove, accusing them of undermining Ken Paxton’s Senate campaign. Trump described the contest as crucial to Republicans’ hopes of keeping control of the chamber.

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