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Trump’s GOP Purge Continues as Paxton Ousts Sen. Cornyn

Podcast: The Lead with Jake Tapper
Published: May 28, 2026
Duration seconds: 5395
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A slew of ads and attacks from the Republican establishment over the past year and a half against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton are all gone now that Paxton is the GOP pick to face Democrat James Talarico in one of the most contested fights for the Senate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices