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Trump Interrupted By Protesters As He Fights To Rally Texas Voters Behind Paxton In U.S. Senate Race

Trump urged voters to support Paxton, criticized Talarico and addressed protesters at the rally.

Trump Interrupted By Protesters As He Fights To Rally Texas Voters Behind Paxton In U.S. Senate Race
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Donald Trump campaigned in San Antonio for Texas Senate candidate Ken Paxton as protesters repeatedly interrupted the rally. Trump also criticized Paxton’s opponent, James Talarico, and discussed the death penalty and other subjects.

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President campaigning for Paxton and criticizing Talarico

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Republican Senate candidate supported by Trump at the rally

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John Cornyn
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Incumbent Republican senator and Paxton's opponent in the GOP primary

ALSO MENTIONED  Gina Hinojosa, Democratic state representative running against Abbott for governor; Greg Abbott, Republican governor of Texas

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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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