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Trump interrupted by protesters as he fights to rally Texas voters behind Paxton in US Senate race

Trump urged voters to support Paxton, criticized Talarico and reiterated his support for the death penalty.

Trump interrupted by protesters as he fights to rally Texas voters behind Paxton in US Senate race
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President Donald Trump faced repeated protest interruptions at a Texas rally where he urged voters to support Senate candidate Ken Paxton. Trump also criticized Paxton’s opponent, James Talarico, and reiterated his support for the death penalty.

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President campaigning for Paxton and speaking at the rally

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Texas senator and Paxton’s former opponent in the Republican primary

ALSO MENTIONED  Gina Hinojosa, Democratic Texas state representative running against Abbott for governor; Greg Abbott, Texas governor whose absence from the rally drew comment

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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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