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Trump defends border policies in Texas as Senate race heats up

Paxton is seeking a Texas Senate seat as Trump campaigns for him in a close race.

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President Donald Trump rallied in Texas to defend his immigration policies and support Senate candidate Ken Paxton, who is in a close race with James Talarico. The visit comes as polling shows challenges for Republicans among Hispanic voters and as control of the Senate is at stake.

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John Cornyn
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Texas senator defeated by Paxton in the Republican runoff

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Donald Trump Holds San Antonio Rally for Ken Paxton's Senate Bid

Donald Trump held a San Antonio rally urging support for Ken Paxton’s Texas Senate campaign. Paxton appeared at the rally, where Trump promoted him. Left-leaning outlets pair accounts of protest interruptions with coverage of Paxton’s remarks about Trump and the election. Center outlets generally describe a campaign push in a competitive race, with some emphasizing disruptions, voter concerns or Trump’s focus on himself. Right-leaning outlets stress mobilizing voters for Paxton and the Senate stakes, with one highlighting Paxton’s criticism of his opponent’s absence.

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