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

Paxton appeared at Trump's rally as the president urged Texans to support his Senate campaign.

Trump interrupted by protesters as he fights to rally Texas voters behind Paxton in U.S. Senate race
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Donald Trump campaigned in San Antonio for Texas Senate candidate Ken Paxton, while also criticizing Paxton’s Democratic rival, James Talarico, and discussing other issues. Protesters repeatedly interrupted Trump’s rally.

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Ken Paxton
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Texas Senate candidate whom Trump campaigned for

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President campaigning for Paxton and criticizing Talarico

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Democratic Texas Senate candidate criticized by Trump

John Cornyn
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Texas senator and Paxton's opponent in the Republican primary

ALSO MENTIONED  Gina Hinojosa, Democratic state representative running against Abbott for governor; Greg Abbott, Texas governor whose absence from Trump's rally drew criticism; Jacob Long, Texas Democratic Party spokesperson

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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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