Texas Primaries Shaken by Trump’s Endorsements

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President Trump flexes his kingmaker muscle by endorsing America First warriors against establishment picks in Texas primaries, snubbing key RINOs just as early voting ends.

Story Highlights

Trump issued over a dozen endorsements on Truth Social February 27, 2026, targeting Texas House, statewide offices, and congressional races ahead of March 3 primaries.
Direct challenge to Gov. Greg Abbott: Trump backed Don Huffines and Sid Miller over Abbott’s preferred comptroller and agriculture commissioner candidates.
Notable snubs include Reps. Dan Crenshaw and Tony Gonzales, signaling disapproval amid their primary challenges.
Refused to endorse in heated U.S. Senate primary despite pleas from John Cornyn, Ken Paxton, and Wesley Hunt.
Endorsements emphasize border security, Second Amendment rights, and American energy dominance, aligning with conservative priorities.

Trump’s Strategic Endorsement Blitz

President Donald Trump launched a massive endorsement wave on Truth Social Friday morning, February 27, 2026, covering Texas statewide offices, congressional races, and House seats. The timing maximized impact on the final day of early voting before the March 3 primaries. Trump praised Gov. Greg Abbott for redistricting efforts that could deliver five additional GOP House seats. He also endorsed Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick as an incredible friend of the movement. These moves reinforce Trump’s influence in the Republican stronghold of Texas.

Challenging the Establishment in Key State Races

Trump directly opposed Abbott by endorsing Don Huffines for comptroller and incumbent Sid Miller for agriculture commissioner. Both candidates poll ahead of Abbott-backed contenders Glenn Hancock and Jim Sheets. Trump highlighted their commitment to border security, veterans, and Second Amendment rights. This pits Trump’s populist wing against the state establishment, potentially fracturing party unity. The comptroller race impacts Abbott’s $1 billion school voucher program, a priority for conservative education reform. Voters now decide if Trump’s picks prevail.

Congressional Endorsements and Calculated Omissions

Trump issued complete endorsements for over a dozen Texas House candidates, including former MLB star Mark Teixeira in TX-21 as a total winner. He backed challengers like Steve Toth against Crenshaw in TX-2 and Brandon Herrera against Gonzales in TX-23. Crenshaw stands as the only incumbent House Republican without Trump’s support, despite facing a tough primary. Gonzales battles personal controversies without backing. These omissions punish perceived disloyalty, consolidating conservative voters behind Trump-aligned fighters. Outcomes will test endorsement power in competitive districts.

Trump’s refusal to pick a Senate primary favorite persists. All three contenders—establishment Sen. John Cornyn, Trump ally Ken Paxton, and Rep. Wesley Hunt—attended Trump’s Corpus Christi rally. Trump said they all support him and are good, we’ll see what happens. This strategic ambiguity keeps leverage over the winner, avoiding early commitments in a high-stakes three-way race. It mirrors Trump’s pattern of rewarding loyalty while maintaining control.

The 2026 midterms mark Trump’s first major test as post-presidency kingmaker, limited by constitutional term restrictions after 2028. Success here validates his ability to shape GOP direction without office. Texas results could signal national trends, strengthening America First dominance over globalist establishment forces. Primary voters hold the power to affirm Trump’s vision of secure borders, strong families, and limited government.