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Texas: Trump delivers campaign speech in San Antonio, boosting local GOP candidates and bolstering Paxton's push for Senate

Trump praised Paxton at the rally and urged Republican voters to support his Senate bid.

Texas: Trump delivers campaign speech in San Antonio, boosting local GOP candidates and bolstering Paxton's push for Senate
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This article1 analysis · Oct 8, 2026
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Donald Trump held a campaign rally in San Antonio, promoting Republican candidates and endorsing Ken Paxton’s Senate bid. He also criticized Rep. Henry Cuellar for not switching parties after receiving a presidential pardon and urged voters to defeat him.

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Ken Paxton
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Texas Senate candidate endorsed by Trump

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Donald Trump
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Henry Cuellar
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Texas representative criticized by Trump

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Texas Senate candidate mocked by Trump

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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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