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Ken Paxton calls out James Talarico's 11-day absence at Trump rally, prompting response from campaign

Trump questioned Talarico’s absence, criticized his positions and urged voters to support Paxton.

Ken Paxton calls out James Talarico's 11-day absence at Trump rally, prompting response from campaign
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At a San Antonio rally, Ken Paxton highlighted James Talarico’s 11-day absence from the campaign trail; Talarico’s campaign said he had the flu and would return that weekend. Donald Trump also criticized Talarico while urging support for Paxton.

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President who campaigned for Paxton and criticized Talarico at the rally

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Democratic Senate candidate whose campaign explained his absence from the trail

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Trump Holds San Antonio Rally for Texas Republicans

Outlets across the left, center and right agree that Trump held a San Antonio rally to support Texas Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton. Coverage also identifies the event as part of his effort to boost Republicans in competitive races. Left-leaning outlets frame the visit as a test of Trump’s endorsement amid a competitive race, with coverage also noting protest interruptions. Center outlets mostly treat it as a campaign rally, placing Paxton’s bid and Trump’s remarks alongside polling, race stakes and interruptions. Right-leaning outlets emphasize turning out voters for Paxton and other Republicans, with several focusing on attacks or mockery of Democratic rivals.

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