WHAT HAPPENED: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has indicated he would consider withdrawing from the Texas primary run-off for Senator John Cornyn’s seat, but only if the Senate GOP eliminates the filibuster and passes the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE America) Act.
Ken Paxton, John Cornyn, Donald Trump, Susie Wiles, Chris LaCivita, and Senate Leadership.
WHEN & WHERE: March 5, 2026, in Texas.
“The Save America Act is the most important bill the U.S. Senate could ever pass, and I’m committed to helping President Trump get it done.” – Ken Paxton
IMPACT: GOP commentators expressed disappointment at Paxton’s offer, but he actually appears to be calling the bluff of those who expect him to stand aside for Cornyn, demanding they advance President Donald J. Trump’s agenda if they want to keep their Republican-in-name-only (RINO) colleague in post.
IN FULL
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) has announced he is only willing to exit the primary run-off for Texas Senator John Cornyn’s seat if the leadership of the Senate GOP agrees to abolish the filibuster and pass the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE America) Act. The legislation, which has been stalled in the Senate for months, aims to enhance election integrity through new voter ID requirements and other measures.
Having spoken with a number of sources in Paxton-world this morning and early afternoon, The National Pulse understands that Paxton’s position is designed to empower, rather than harm or offend, President Trump in his pursuit of passing the SAVE Act.
It is yet another example of Paxton helping push the MAGA agenda forward and may even win him the Texas primary along the way.