At a Republican midterm convention, Donald Trump praised Texas Senate candidate Ken Paxton but repeatedly joked about his appearance and speech, despite saying aides had advised him not to. The article describes the remarks as a recurring feature of Trump’s public support for Paxton.
Outlets report that Trump repeatedly joked about Ken Paxton’s appearance at a Texas Republican event as Paxton campaigned for the Senate.
Left-leaning outlets foreground Trump’s personal jabs and Paxton’s on-camera reaction, often contrasting them with Trump’s support; their coverage also includes a separate report on allegations involving Paxton’s financial disclosures.
