President Donald J. Trump weighed in on the Republican U.S. Senate primary in Texas following the March 3 results, calling for a rapid consolidation of the party behind a single candidate.

Trump highlighted his past success in Texas, claiming he won the state three times with record-breaking vote totals. “Both John and Ken ran great races, but not good enough. Now, this one must be PERFECT!” he said, referencing incumbent Senator John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton.

Trump boasted of his endorsement record, saying almost everyone he supports wins by large margins, particularly in Texas. He indicated he would announce his endorsement “soon” and stated he would ask the candidate not chosen to “immediately DROP OUT OF THE RACE,” framing the move as necessary to unify Republicans against what he described as an “easy to beat, Radical Left Opponent.”

The timing comes after a crowded March 3 primary in which no candidate secured a majority, forcing a runoff scheduled for May 26. Cornyn received 41.9% of the vote, narrowly edging Paxton, who received 40.7%, while Representative Wesley Hunt captured 13.5%. Cornyn has been backed by the Republican establishment, while Paxton maintains strong support among the MAGA base.

Trump’s post-primary message reflects his longstanding strategy of using endorsements to consolidate support, push rivals to exit, and influence runoff outcomes in key states. Analysts say the statement is intended to unify the party quickly ahead of the general election and prevent a prolonged intra-party fight that could weaken Republican chances in November.