President Donald Trump on Friday hinted that he has largely decided whom he will endorse in Texas’ closely watched Republican Senate primary, while stopping short of naming a candidate during a campaign‑style appearance in Corpus Christi.
Trump told reporters he had “pretty much” made up his mind in the three‑way GOP race but said “no, not yet” when asked if he would reveal his choice. The comments came as he visited the coastal city to promote his administration’s energy policies, just four days before Texas voters head to the polls.
Joining Trump at the event were Sen. John Cornyn, a four‑term Republican seeking reelection, along with Cornyn’s two challengers in the primary: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and Rep. Wesley Hunt, who is serving his second term in the U.S. House.
Cornyn was sitting next to fellow Sen. Ted Cruz with Paxton sitting behind the current senate GOP pair. Cruz has also not endorsed in the race.
“They’re in a race together. It’ll be an interesting one.” Trump said after shouting out Cornyn and Paxton.
Trump did not single out any of the candidates during his remarks, leaving the endorsement question unresolved as the primary approaches. His eventual backing could prove influential in a race that has drawn national attention and exposed divisions within the Texas GOP.
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The president took the stage with the Gulf of Mexico — which he referred to as the “Gulf of America” — behind him, flanked by oil tankers displaying banners reading “American Energy Dominance.” Speaking before a crowd of roughly 400 supporters, Trump delivered a fiery address that mixed energy policy with sharp political attacks.
“Somebody said please don’t be political today, okay, but…” Trump said, before launching into criticism of opponents including former President Joe Biden and Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota. Despite the partisan rhetoric, energy production remained central to his message.
Trump credited expanded domestic drilling, the rollback of clean‑energy programs and his administration’s actions in Venezuela for what he described as improved energy affordability and U.S. leverage abroad. He framed oil and gas production as essential to economic stability and national security, drawing repeated applause from the crowd.
The Corpus Christi stop highlighted Trump’s effort to tie energy policy to broader political themes, blending campaign messaging with official appearances. While he emphasized policy achievements, his refusal to name an endorsee ensured that the Texas Senate race remained a focal point of speculation as Election Day nears.
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