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Trump rallies in Texas for Paxton Senate bid

Trump rallied in Texas to support Paxton’s Senate campaign.

Trump rallies in Texas for Paxton Senate bid
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This article1 analysis · Oct 7, 2026
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President Donald Trump rallied in San Antonio to support Texas Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton in a race described as highly competitive. The contest could affect control of the Senate.

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This story reports what happened without casting Paxton in a good or bad light, so readers don’t rate it and it doesn’t count toward Paxton’s record.

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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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