Trump Attacks Republican Critics Massie and Cornyn, Endorses Paxton in Texas Senate Primary

President Trump intensified his 'revenge tour' against disloyal Republicans ahead of midterm elections. Over an eight-hour period on Truth Social, Trump attacked Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie as a 'lowlife,' 'moron,' and 'weak and pathetic,' even mocking him for remarrying after his wife's death. Trump endorsed Ken Paxton over incumbent Senator John Cornyn in Texas's GOP Senate runoff, citing loyalty concerns. This followed Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy's primary loss after Trump's opposition. The attacks demonstrate Trump's systematic purge of Republican critics, consolidating control over the party while his approval rating fell to 37%, the lowest of his second term.

"Trump branded Massie a 'lowlife', 'moron' and 'weak and pathetic', and even mocked him for remarrying 16 months after the sudden death of his wife of more than 30 years."