Fox News host Trey Gowdy has sharply criticized President Donald Trump for backing Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the upcoming Senate race, questioning not only the wisdom of this endorsement but also its staggering financial implications. During a recent appearance on "Special Report with Bret Baier," Gowdy drew attention to the hefty price tag attached to Paxton's campaign, which has reportedly amassed over $500 million in spending without significantly narrowing the gap with his Democratic opponent, James Talarico.

"I was laying in bed the other night wondering how do I blow $500 million? And it dawned on me—I pick Paxton over John Cornyn. For 0.7% if you get Paxton, you spent half a billion dollars that could have gone to South Carolina, could have gone to Maine, could have gone to Nebraska, Kansas. But they're trying to drag Ken Paxton over the finish line when all you had to do was nominate John Cornyn." - GOP rep turned Fox host Trey Gowdy, as quoted by fellow host Bret Baier.

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FOX News contributor Trey Gowdy on Monday expressed his frustration with all the money being spent in the Texas Senate race that could have been used better elsewhere.