GOP strategist predicts Trump will buck his MAGA base in key Senate race

Republican strategist Melik Abdut made a bold prediction Friday that President Donald Trump will ultimately buck his MAGA base in a competitive Texas primary race by endorsing Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) over his challenger Ken Paxton, the state’s attorney general and longtime Trump faithful.

“It is clear that in the state of Texas, a fight is on hand, and me personally, I would actually much rather have John Cornyn remain in his seat than Ken Paxton,” Abdut said, speaking on CNN Friday. “And...