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SHOWDOWN: America First Champion Ken Paxton Crashes Deep State Darling Cornyn's State of the Union Party

Gary FranchiFebruary 24, 2026214 views
SHOWDOWN: America First Champion Ken Paxton Crashes Deep State Darling Cornyn's State of the Union Party
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The gloves are officially off in what's shaping up to be the most consequential GOP Senate primary of the 2026 cycle, as America First warrior Ken Paxton takes his fight directly into the belly of the Washington swamp.

While establishment favorite Sen. John Cornyn thought he could cozy up to President Trump during tonight's State of the Union address, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton had other plans. The conservative firebrand who's been leading the charge against Big Tech censorship and defending election integrity made a power move that has D.C. insiders scrambling.

This isn't just another political spat, folks – this is a battle for the soul of the Republican Party in Texas and beyond. On one side, you have Cornyn, the ultimate swamp creature who's spent decades playing footsie with Democrats and undermining conservative priorities when it mattered most. On the other, you have Paxton, the man who filed over 40 lawsuits against the disastrous Biden regime and actually delivered results for hardworking Texans.

The Stakes Couldn't Be Higher

Patriots across Texas are watching this race closely because they know what's at stake. Do they want another go-along-to-get-along RINO who'll cave to the administrative state at the first sign of pressure? Or do they want a proven fighter who's already shown he'll take on the Deep State, Big Tech, and the radical left – and win?

"Ken Paxton has been in the trenches fighting for conservative values while Cornyn has been cutting deals with Chuck Schumer," said one GOP insider who requested anonymity.

The timing of Paxton's bold move couldn't be better. With President Trump's approval ratings soaring and his America First agenda in full swing, Texas voters are hungry for representatives who will actually fight for their values instead of selling them out for a good table at the D.C. country club.

The question now is simple: Will President Trump reward loyalty and results, or will the establishment's desperate lobbying campaign pay off? Smart money says Trump knows who's been fighting for MAGA from day one.

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Gary Franchi

Award-winning journalist covering breaking news, politics & culture for Next News Network.

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SmallTownConservativeVerifiedjust now
This reminds me of when I went to my local GOP meeting and called out our RINO county commissioner - sometimes you have to make waves to get results. Good for Paxton!
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LoneStarDefenderVerifiedjust now
Love this! Paxton showing up uninvited is exactly the kind of bold move we need more of. The establishment hates when someone disrupts their cozy little gatherings.
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TexasPatriot1776Verifiedjust now
Finally someone with backbone willing to call out the establishment Republicans! Paxton has been fighting the good fight while Cornyn plays nice with the swamp creatures.
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ConservativeVoter22Verifiedjust now
Exactly! We need more fighters like Paxton who actually stand up for conservative values instead of going along to get along.
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RedStateRealistVerifiedjust now
I'm curious what exactly happened when Paxton showed up - did he get to speak or did they try to shut him down? The article doesn't give all the details but sounds like it was quite the scene.
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CapitolInsiderVerifiedjust now
From what I heard through the grapevine, security didn't know what to do since he's still AG. Cornyn's people were not happy.