Trump can't stop insulting Ken Paxton. Why?
Trump’s repeated mockery of Paxton’s appearance raises questions about the effect on his Senate campaign.
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TAP FOR WHYDonald Trump has repeatedly praised Texas Senate candidate Ken Paxton while mocking his appearance, after endorsing him over Sen. John Cornyn. The article considers whether the remarks are impulsive, strategically redirect attention, or prepare Trump to blame Paxton if he loses.
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6 OUTLETSOutlets report that Trump repeatedly joked about Ken Paxton’s appearance at a Texas Republican event as Paxton campaigned for the Senate. Left-leaning outlets foreground Trump’s personal jabs and Paxton’s on-camera reaction, often contrasting them with Trump’s support; their coverage also includes a separate report on allegations involving Paxton’s financial disclosures.
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