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Trump Takes A Victory Lap, Congratulations Ken Paxton On Texas Senate Primary Runoff Win

President Donald Trump took a victory lap and congratulated Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton for his win in Texas's Republican Senate primary.

Paxton, an embattled Republican who embraced Trump's endorsement, defeated incumbent Republican Sen. John Cornyn after a nasty and expensive intraparty fight over conservative priorities.

"Congratulations to Ken Paxton on such a tremendous win, and to John Cornyn for having run a strong and powerful race but, more importantly, having had a truly great career. John will remain my friend for a long time to come, as we both watch Ken become a fantastic, common sense Senator, one who is respected by all," Trump wrote in a Truth Social post Wednesday.

The president said he will "do some nice, big, beautiful rallies" for Paxton ahead of the November midterms.

"Texas, this will be FUN!" he continued.

Paxton's victory notably comes on the 3-year anniversary of his impeachment in 2023, when the Republican-led Texas state legislature voted to impeach him on allegations of bribery, abuse of public trust and obstruction of justice.

He was acquitted on all 16 articles of impeachment later that year, allowing him to remain in office.

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