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March 1, 2026

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President Trump flexes his kingmaker muscle by endorsing America First warriors in Texas primaries while snubbing establishment favorites, proving who’s really in charge of the GOP.

Story Highlights

Trump issued a massive wave of endorsements on Truth Social February 27, 2026, targeting Texas primaries just as early voting ended.
Directly opposed Gov. Greg Abbott by backing Don Huffines and Sid Miller over Abbott’s picks in comptroller and agriculture commissioner races.
Refused to endorse in the hotly contested U.S. Senate primary despite pleas from John Cornyn, Ken Paxton, and Wesley Hunt.
Omitted Reps. Dan Crenshaw and Tony Gonzales, boosting their primary challengers Steve Toth and Brandon Herrera.
Endorsements emphasize border security, Second Amendment rights, and American energy dominance, aligning with conservative priorities.

Trump’s Strategic Endorsement Blitz

On February 27, 2026, President Donald Trump unleashed over a dozen endorsements via Truth Social for Texas Republican primaries set for March 3. The posts came on the final day of early voting, maximizing impact on conservative voters frustrated with establishment politics. Trump praised candidates like former MLB star Mark Teixeira for TX-21 as a “TOTAL WINNER” committed to America First principles. This move bypasses mainstream media, speaking directly to patriots tired of globalist influences and weak borders. Such timing underscores Trump’s unmatched influence in shaping GOP outcomes.

Challenging Abbott’s Establishment Grip

Trump endorsed Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick for re-election, lauding Abbott’s redistricting that could deliver five more House seats to Republicans. Yet Trump countered Abbott by supporting Don Huffines for comptroller and incumbent Sid Miller for agriculture commissioner—candidates polling ahead of Abbott-backed Glenn Hancock and Susan Hays. Huffines and Miller champion border security, veterans, and Second Amendment rights, core conservative values. This signals Trump’s populist wing overpowering state-level establishment control, a win for grassroots fighters against government overreach.

Senate Race Neutrality Signals Power Play

Trump withheld endorsement in Texas’s three-way U.S. Senate primary despite Sen. John Cornyn, AG Ken Paxton, and Rep. Wesley Hunt all attending his Corpus Christi rally. Trump remarked, “They’ve all supported me, they’re all good… I support all three.” This abstention keeps leverage with the winner while exposing establishment vulnerabilities like Cornyn’s moderate stances. Paxton and Hunt, Trump allies, gain from the ambiguity, appealing to voters demanding loyalty over D.C. compromises that erode constitutional principles.

House races saw Trump back numerous incumbents but skip Rep. Dan Crenshaw—the sole unendorsed House GOP incumbent—and Rep. Tony Gonzales amid controversies. Challengers Steve Toth and Brandon Herrera benefit, consolidating true conservative support against RINOs. These choices test Trump’s kingmaker status, rewarding border hawks and energy independence advocates while sidelining those diverging from his vision.

Implications for Conservative Victories

Short-term, endorsements could sway primaries, especially in competitive districts where Trump’s word mobilizes the base against fiscal mismanagement and open borders. Long-term, success validates his post-2028 influence despite term limits, setting the stage for midterms that expand GOP majorities. Texas outcomes affect school vouchers, agriculture policy, and national border security—priorities for families overburdened by inflation and illegal immigration. Trump’s strategy fractures establishment unity, empowering populists who prioritize individual liberty and traditional values.

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March 3 results will reveal if Trump’s picks deliver, reinforcing his role steering the party away from woke agendas and toward America First triumphs that everyday conservatives demand.