Trump Holding Back in Texas, Georgia After Indiana Conquest

May 8, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC

The White House is staying away from primary races in Texas and Georgia despite President Donald Trump’s considerable show of force with his endorsements in Indian.

In Georgia, the White House isn’t expecting to make an endorsement before the May 19 primary, according to a person with knowledge of the White House’s plans.

In Texas, the president is letting incumbent GOP Sen. John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton face off for the Senate Republican ballot slot on their own.

Candidates in both states say they would welcome an endorsement from Trump. If that happens, it likely won’t be before ...

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