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Trump says Texas Democrat 'can't get elected as a vegan' in Senate race

Trump attacked Talarico’s electability over his vegan campaign stance, and Talarico’s campaign responded to the criticism.

Trump says Texas Democrat 'can't get elected as a vegan' in Senate race
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President Donald Trump attacked Texas Senate candidate James Talarico’s electability, citing his vegan campaign stance, while predicting Ken Paxton would win the Republican runoff against Sen. John Cornyn. Talarico’s campaign responded by emphasizing affordability and its appeal to working people.

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Democratic Texas Senate candidate criticized by Trump for his vegan campaign stance

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who criticized Talarico and predicted Paxton would win the Texas Senate race

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Ken Paxton
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Republican Texas Senate candidate endorsed by Trump

Ted Cruz
R · TX · SEN

Texas senator who criticized Talarico

John Cornyn
R · TX · SEN

Incumbent Republican Texas senator facing Paxton in the runoff

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Trump Endorses Ken Paxton in Texas Senate Primary

Outlets agree President Donald Trump endorsed Ken Paxton in the Texas Republican Senate runoff, where James Talarico is the Democratic candidate. Left-leaning outlets emphasize prediction-market gains for Talarico after the endorsement, while noting the statewide race remains difficult. Center outlets report Democrats see an opening, citing polling and fundraising but acknowledging uncertainty and party disputes. Right-leaning outlets foreground Trump’s attacks on Talarico’s electability and views, with an opinion article also praising the criticism.

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