Trump Stumps For Paxton In Texas

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1. 7 Oct

   President Trump made a third trip to Texas to campaign for Republican Ken Paxton, who is facing a tight race for Senate with midterms 27 days away.

   5 outlets · CBS News
2. 8 Oct

   Notably absent from Wednesday’s rally: GOP Gov. Greg Abbott, who is in an expectedly tight re-election bid on the same ballot as Paxton.

   4 outlets · Time

Coverage 23 articles

• 8 Oct Talarico’s influencer army privately frets about his 12-day absence from campaign trail, leaked Slack messages showLeaked Slack messages reveal that James Talarico's social media influencers are concerned about his 12-day absence from the campaign trail ahead of a CNN town hall on October 14th. The messages show worries over losing momentum despite expectations of a comeback. Critics, including President Trump and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s allies, question the validity of Talarico's stated illness, while supporters…New York Post
• 8 Oct Republicans give Talarico the McConnell treatment and request ‘proof of life’ over campaign disappearanceRepublican officials and campaigns are pressing Texas Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico to prove he is healthy after he disappeared from public view following a flu diagnosis. Zach Kraft, a spokesman for the Republican National Committee, demanded "proof of life," while Ken Paxton’s campaign called for evidence such as recent photos or medical documentation showing Talarico is active and well enough to…Washington Examiner
• 8 Oct ‘We don’t want this right now’: James Talarico off the trail with the flu for 12 daysDemocratic state representative James Talarico has been absent from campaign events for 12 days due to the flu, leading Republican opponent Ken Paxton's team to call for proof that Talarico is actively campaigning. This development raises concerns among some Texas Democrats who believe in-person appearances are crucial for Talarico’s candidacy. While Talarico’s campaign asserts he will return this weekend, critics…NBC News
• 8 Oct Trump takes back comments about Iran bombing LA, San Diego as he rallies for PaxtonAt a rally supporting Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, President Trump mentioned and then retracted his previous remarks suggesting that it might be acceptable for Iran to attack cities like Los Angeles and San Diego as a form of retaliation. The event was covered by CBS News' Kathryn Watson.CBS News
• 8 Oct Trump’s Texas rally showed exactly why Republicans are polling badly in the midtermsThe article discusses Donald Trump's rally in San Antonio, Texas, ahead of the midterms where he attacked James Talarico, a Democratic candidate who polls suggest might win statewide in Texas for the first time in over three decades. During the event, Trump made personal insults and unfounded claims about Talarico’s masculinity and dietary habits, including an odd anecdote about veganism that seemed disconnected…The Independent
• 8 Oct Trump tears into ‘Missing In Action’ James Talarico after Texas candidate diagnosed with fluPresident Trump criticized Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico of Texas in a social media post, calling him "MISSING IN ACTION" due to Talarico's absence from campaigning because of the flu. The post occurred as polls show a tight race between Talarico and Republican Ken Paxton despite Texas typically favoring Republicans. Trump suggested that Talarico should debate Paxton and accused Talarico of lying about…The Independent
• 8 Oct Trump blasts Talarico in Texas and reverses comments on Iran bombing LA, San DiegoAt a rally supporting Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s re-election bid, President Trump criticized Democratic challenger James Talarico. The event took place in Texas and was covered by CBS News reporter Kathryn Watson. No other specific details or numbers were provided in the article.CBS News
• 8 Oct Protesters removed after disrupting Trump rally in Texas – videoAt a recent Donald Trump rally in San Antonio, Texas, multiple protesters interrupted the event, leading to their removal by police and at least one physical altercation between a protester and a Trump supporter. The incident occurred while Trump was campaigning for embattled Senate candidate Ken Paxton against Democrat James Talarico. The disruption highlighted growing tensions as Republicans aim to maintain…The Guardian
• 8 Oct Trump interrupted by protesters as he fights to rally Texas votersPresident Donald Trump held a rally in San Antonio on Wednesday night aimed at supporting Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton. The event was disrupted by protesters multiple times, with at least a dozen interruptions noted. Despite this, Trump discussed topics such as awarding Roger Clemens the Presidential Medal of Freedom and his stance on the death penalty for drug dealers. The rally comes amid concerns over…ABC News (US)
• 8 Oct Trump interrupted by protesters as he fights to rally Texas voters behind Paxton in U.S. Senate raceOn October 7, 2026, President Donald Trump addressed supporters at Freeman Coliseum in Texas to boost embattled Senate candidate Ken Paxton amid a challenging political environment. The event was marred by interruptions from protesters, with at least twelve demonstrators interrupting the speech. Despite his efforts, Republican Governor Greg Abbott did not attend the rally, highlighting growing concerns over Trump's…The Hindu

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