""The only reason the president was holding out for Cornyn was the SAVE Act," the confidante said. "And when that became a lost cause, it was 'Why the f*ck should I support this guy?' "[Trump] saw some polling this weekend.... The polling showed Paxton will win in November. It might have been Paxton's polling. But it's Texas," a Trump adviser said."
Sen. Thom Tillis announced retirement after clashes with Trump. Sen. Bill Cassidy voted with Democrats to advance an Iran war powers measure for debate. Sen. John Cornyn faces a May 26 runoff while entering it with Trump backing another candidate. Republicans expressed disappointment and concern over Ken Paxton, with Susan Collins questioning his ethics and Lisa Murkowski saying she is supremely disappointed. Trump’s endorsement of Paxton arrived during a 10-day GOP revenge tour. The $72 billion reconciliation package is expected to be the first major test for a Senate environment marked by heightened tensions, frustration with Senate rules, and disputes over funding priorities and security.
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