Former President Donald Trump endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton for reelection in 2022 after floating the possibility of backing his Republican primary challenger George P. Bush.

“It is going to take a PATRIOT like Ken Paxton to advance America First policies in order to Make America Great Again,” Trump said in a tweemail Monday evening. “Ken has my Complete and Total Endorsement for another term as Attorney General of Texas. He is a true Texan who will keep Texas safe—and will never let you down!”