Trump attacks Cornyn and Rove for not supporting Paxton in Senate race

Who's involved

• President Trumpcriticized Cornyn, Rove, and Talarico in social media post
• Sen. John CornynRepublican senator from Texas
• Karl Roveformer President George W. Bush's White House adviser
• Ken PaxtonTexas attorney general and GOP Senate candidate
• James Talaricostate representative and Democratic Senate nominee
• Decision Desk HQnonpartisan election forecaster

The facts

• Trump posted criticism of Cornyn and Rove on Truth Social on Thursday^{1 2 3} Stated by 3 sources
• Cornyn lost a Republican primary runoff to Paxton in May with Trump's backing^{1 2 3} Stated by 3 sources
• Since the primary, Cornyn has spoken out against the Trump administration and not campaigned with Paxton^{1 2 3} Stated by 3 sources
• Cornyn has expressed concerns about Paxton's candidacy and impact on the Republican ticket^{1 2 3} Stated by 3 sources
• Most public polls show Talarico leading, though narrowly^{1 2 3} Stated by 3 sources
• Decision Desk HQ gives Talarico a 56 percent chance of winning^{1 2 3} Stated by 3 sources
• Early voting in Texas begins Monday^{1 2 3} Stated by 3 sources

Who said what

These are statements and claims made by the people involved. They are reported, not verified.

• Trump Cornyn and Rove are doing everything possible to make it hard for Paxton to win^{1 2 3}
• Trump Paxton is the greatest attorney general in the history of Texas^{1 2 3}
• Trump Talarico is the antithesis of Texas values^{1 2 3}
• Trump If Paxton loses, it will be because of Cornyn and Rove^{1 2 3}
• Sources Republicans are increasingly nervous about losing the Texas Senate race^{1 2 3}