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Fox’s Peter Doocy Confronts Trump On Why He’s Campaigning For Paxton After AG Complained About Convention

Trump defended the convention and explained why he was going to Texas to campaign for Paxton.

Fox’s Peter Doocy Confronts Trump On Why He’s Campaigning For Paxton After AG Complained About Convention
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Peter Doocy asked President Donald Trump why he was traveling to Texas to campaign for Ken Paxton after Paxton said the GOP convention hurt his poll numbers. Trump defended the convention and cited his reasons for campaigning in Texas.

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President campaigning for Paxton and explaining his planned Texas visit

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Texas attorney general and Senate candidate whose comments about the convention prompted questions about Trump’s campaign visit

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Trump Campaigns for Ken Paxton in Texas Senate Race

Outlets agree that Donald Trump traveled to Texas to campaign for Ken Paxton in his bid for the U.S. Senate. Center outlets highlight internal party friction following Paxton's reported criticism of the Republican convention and questions surrounding Trump's visit. Right-leaning outlets focus on the general election fight, emphasizing Trump's efforts to rally voters and attack Paxton's Democratic opponent in a close race.

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