Trump Avoids Endorsing a Candidate For Texas' Senate Race: 'I Think They Both Win'

President Donald Trump avoided endorsing a candidate for the Republican primary in the Texas Senate race, saying they can both beat the Democratic candidate, state Rep. James Talarico. "I'll let you know that over the next week or so," Trump told NBC News.

He went on to say that "a lot has to do with the SAVE America Act." A lot is going to determine — Republicans have to get that passed, because that will secure voting in this country," Trump added.

The outlet noted that earlier this week Cornyn abandoned his long-standing support for the Senate filibuster, saying he will back "whatever changes to Senate rules that may prove necessary" to pass the SAVE America act, which would implement voting restrictions.

Trump was expected to endorse Senator John Cornyn in the party's Texas primary, but it stalled after his intention was leaked to the press, according to a recent report.

CNN noted that, as the announcement didn't come, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton made a move that helped his chances of not being at odds with Trump's wishes.

He said he would consider dropping out of the race if the Senate passed the SAVE America act. White House officials told the outlet that Paxton's was a "genius" move and kept him in play, even if it ends up being temporary. Different reports suggest he is set to back Cornyn, with Republican officials saying he will be a stronger candidate in the general election than Paxton, who has gone through different controversies in his political career.

Trump said last week he would make his endorsement "pretty soon," but CNN quoted officials saying he is not in a rush. The president urged the candidate who he doesn't back to drop out of the race, but Paxton anticipated he will remain in the race even despite Trump's wishes, saying "I owe it to the people of Texas."

"I'm spending a year of my life campaigning against John Cornyn because he doesn't represent the people of Texas well," he said in an interview last week. "Everything that trump stood for, Cornyn has not. Republicans would like something different," he added.

Trump reacted to the remarks, issuing a warning to Paxton. That is bad for him. So maybe, maybe that leads me to go the other direction," he said.

He also told NBC news that he's not convinced Cornyn is the Republican candidate with the most chances of winning the race. "I've heard that. I don't know. I mean, I don't know. I don't know that to be a fact," Trump said. "But I like him. I've always liked him. I like both candidates very much."