Trump Midterm Convention Controversy

What happened

The outlets' own sentences, most widely reported first. Hover or tap one to see who reported it.

Analysis

How it changed

1. 29 Sep

   On Monday, Talarico was leading Paxton by four points, according to the Big Data Poll survey.

   2 outlets · The Independent
2. 30 Sep

   Ken Paxton is caught on tape blaming Donald Trump for hurting his Senate campaign, telling a small group of donors that Trump’s Texas convention actually hurt his numbers.

   4 outlets · The Bulwark
3. 5 Oct

   “I’ve never been in a race where I felt less control over the campaign and, like, what issues are going to matter because it’s all coming — you know — from D.C.,” Paxton told conservative donors and lobbyists at the small event.

   4 outlets · The Independent

Coverage 15 articles

• 6 Oct Grandpa Trump Is Getting DesperateBill Kristol discusses how former President Donald Trump is showing signs of desperation as he increasingly focuses on influencing Senate races like the one in South Carolina against Democratic nominee Annie Andrews, using inflammatory rhetoric and personal attacks. The article notes that Trump's involvement appears aimed at rallying his base ahead of midterms but also highlights the ethical issues surrounding such…The Bulwark
• 5 Oct Paxton vents over lack of campaign control as DC establishment he once battled comes to his aidTexas Attorney General Ken Paxton expressed frustration over losing control of his Senate campaign during a lunch meeting in Washington, D.C., as reported by Politico and The New York Times. According to the reports, Paxton complained about lack of control over messaging and spending due to super PAC involvement, contrasting sharply with his previous stance against establishment support. Despite these complaints…Fox News
• 5 Oct Republican Ken Paxton admits forces in DC control his Texas Senate campaignKen Paxton, Texas's Republican attorney general and candidate for Senate, revealed in private comments at a fundraising event that his campaign is being heavily influenced by external forces in Washington DC. According to Politico, which obtained an audio recording of the event held in September, Paxton stated he had no control over the messaging or direction of his campaign. Although Paxton’s adviser Nick Maddux…The Guardian
• 5 Oct Trump-mocked Texas Senate hopeful bites the hand that feeds him in leaked clipTexas Attorney General Ken Paxton expressed frustration over a lack of control over his Senate campaign at a private fundraising lunch on September 24, according to a leaked audio recording obtained by Politico. The recording suggests that Washington-based entities, implicitly understood as President Trump’s team, are dictating the messaging for his campaign against Democratic challenger James Talarico, who is…The Independent
• 5 Oct Ken Paxton caught in ANOTHER leaked hot mic moment as Trump's midterm nightmare goes from bad to worseKen Paxton, a Republican candidate for Texas Senate and loyalist to Donald Trump, admitted at a private fundraising lunch that he feels out of control over his campaign messaging, according to leaked audio obtained by Politico. The confession occurred on September 24 during a meeting with DC lobbyists where Paxton expressed frustration about the lack of control over how his campaign is run and its messaging. This…Daily Mail
• 2 Oct A Republican midterm convention bounce — for DemocratsThe Republican Party held a costly midterm convention in Texas with the aim of boosting voter support after trailing in polls for most Senate races. The Democrats, however, saw their lead increase from 6 points to 8.7 points following the event, while Ken Paxton, the struggling Republican nominee in Texas, admitted privately that the convention had backfired on his campaign and worsened numbers overall for…Washington Examiner
• 1 Oct Trump's secret rage at Ken Paxton erupts: List of 12 suspects is drawn up in hunt for 'MAGA mole' behind explosive audio leak in crucial Texas Senate raceDuring a private gathering in Washington, DC, Ken Paxton, Republican candidate for the Texas Senate race and current Attorney General, criticized Donald Trump's Dallas convention as harmful to his campaign. The comment was leaked to the New York Times, prompting an urgent visit by Trump to Texas to support Paxton against Democratic challenger James Talarico. This leak has intensified concerns within the GOP about…Daily Mail
• 1 Oct GOP Senate candidate Ken Paxton says Trump's midterm convention hurt him in leaked audioKen Paxton, a Republican senatorial candidate, stated in a leaked audio clip that President Trump’s recent midterm convention was detrimental to his campaign and likely hindered the party's overall chances. The information comes from CBS News reporter Zak Hudak.CBS News
• 1 Oct Ken Paxton says midterm convention hurt GOP in leaked audioKen Paxton, a Texas Republican Senate candidate, told donors in a private meeting that every candidate’s numbers are down following the recent GOP midterm convention. This information was leaked to the New York Times. The article features discussions from Republican strategist Tricia McLaughlin and Democratic strategist Chuck Rocha on "The Takeout" podcast about the implications of Paxton's comments.CBS News
• 30 Sep Trump deflects on audio of Paxton calling GOP convention a drag on pollsPresident Trump avoided directly addressing leaked audio where Texas Senate candidate Ken Paxton reportedly told donors that the recent Republican convention in Dallas negatively impacted his poll numbers, saying he "hadn't heard that." Trump instead praised the event's success and claimed it helped GOP candidates. The article notes that while Paxton’s campaign says the comments are misleading, Democrats see an…CBS News

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