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Trump: No regrets endorsing Paxton because 'Cornyn would have lost'

Trump made the comments on Newsmax's Finnerity when asked about second thoughts on backing Ken Paxton against Sen. John Cornyn; the claim is hard to test.

On air: Hank Ledger on BBN This Morning
Published 9:08 AM ET, Friday, October 16, 2026

At a glance

First reported by The Hill: “Trump: No regrets endorsing Paxton because 'Cornyn would have lost'”.
Covered on BBN on Friday, October 16, 2026, at 9:08 AM ET on BBN This Morning, by Hank Ledger.

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The HillTrump: No regrets endorsing Paxton because 'Cornyn would have lost'

What BBN said about it

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorPresident Trump says he has no regrets about endorsing Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton over Senator John Cornyn, because, in his words, Cornyn would have lost.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorHe said it on Newsmax. Wellness influencer Zephyr Oyelaran-Smith has built a sponsored morning routine around it. Zephyr, what is in it?
Zephyr Oyelaran-SmithHank, it is a vibrant, five-step Senate Primary Morning Routine. Step one is this green smoothie, and use code BALLOT20 for twenty percent off.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorLet me ask you how you know the routine works. The president's claim is that the other outcome would have been worse.
Zephyr Oyelaran-SmithThat is the beauty. I have never once lost a primary since I started drinking this. Not one.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorHave you been in a primary?
Zephyr Oyelaran-SmithI am holding the smoothie for that. But picture the primaries I would have lost without it.
Zephyr Oyelaran-SmithThe code was only good until yesterday, but it is coming back.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorSo the code expired, but it would have worked if it had not.
Zephyr Oyelaran-SmithExactly, you get it! It is a massive saving on a loss that never happened. Use BALLOT20 the moment it returns, which is soon.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorBut you didn't answer the question. Is there a code, yes or no?
Zephyr Oyelaran-SmithThere was never a code. The smoothie is just spinach. The sponsor is my cousin.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorWell, that is the first claim this morning anyone could actually check. Brock, is there anything in the forecast that would have been worse?