Tillis says Trump endorsing Paxton over Cornyn was 'colossal mistake'

A North Carolina GOP senator sharply criticized President Trump’s endorsement of a Texas Republican primary candidate over an incumbent senator, calling the decision a significant misstep. The senator argued that the endorsed candidate’s actions—including a legal dispute involving a former business partner—had led to serious consequences. The remarks came during a Sunday interview on a major news program, highlighting growing tensions within the party over strategic endorsements. The senator’s comments reflect broader concerns about the impact of high-profile political backing on election outcomes.

GOP Sen. Thom Tillis (N.C.) on Sunday blasted President Trump for endorsing Ken Paxton (R) over Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) in the Texas Senate Republican primary earlier this year. “In the case of Cornyn, he made a colossal mistake,” Tillis told host Jake Tapper on CNN’s “State of the Union.” The North Carolina Republican added,...