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Trump Rallies In Texas Midterms

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Secretary of State Marco Rubio made a rare appearance alongside Trump at a rally in Corpus Christi on Tuesday, where the president called him up in front of the crowd and declared, 'he's so popular'

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Rubio previously ran for president in 2016 and is considered a top prospect in 2028.

3 of 9 outletsfirst reported 27 Octwording from ABC News

President Donald Trump will hold a rally in Corpus Christi, Texas, at 3:00 p.m. EDT and 2:00 p.m. local time to campaign for Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton and Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX).

3 of 9 outletsfirst reported 27 Octwording from Washington Examiner

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CBS News28 Oct

President Trump held a rally in Texas to support Republican candidate Ken Paxton for an unspecified election. At the event, Trump criticized Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico. Reporter Wiejia Jiang and Major Garrett provided coverage of the rally.

Trump slams Talarico during Texas rally for Paxton →4 articles from CBS News on this story
ABC News (US)27 Oct

President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio plan to visit an oil tanker carrying Venezuelan crude in Port Arthur, Texas, on Tuesday. The visit is meant to highlight the shipment's arrival at a time when Trump is campaigning for Republican candidates in the state. This marks the first instance where Rubio, who previously ran for president himself, joins Trump on campaign travel as secretary of state…

Trump and Rubio plan to visit oil tanker carrying Venezuelan crude in Texas →2 articles from ABC News (US) on this story
NBC News28 Oct

In Lubbock, Texas, Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico held a rally on the same day as President Donald Trump’s visit, drawing significant crowds despite being in traditionally Republican territory. Both candidates focused on key issues like economic concerns and corruption allegations to appeal to voters ahead of the election. Talarico highlighted voter frustration with high inflation and gas prices, while…

James Talarico faces off against Trump in dueling Texas rallies in election’s final days →2 articles from NBC News on this story
The Guardian27 Oct

President Trump traveled to Texas to campaign for Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton against Democrat James Talarico. During his trip, Trump made stops in Corpus Christi and Lubbock, emphasizing the arrival of Venezuelan oil tankers as part of a deal with Venezuela’s new leadership. The visit also coincided with Vice President Pence campaigning in Michigan for Mike Rogers while criticizing Democratic opponent…

Trump travels to Texas to support Ken Paxton as another state official endorses James Talarico – live →
Washington Examiner27 Oct

President Donald Trump is set to hold a campaign rally in Corpus Christi, Texas, at 3:00 p.m. EDT (2:00 p.m. local time) to support Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton and Governor Greg Abbott. The event aims to boost support for Republican candidates ahead of the midterm elections.

WATCH LIVE: Trump heads to Texas in midterm campaign blitz →
The Hindu28 Oct

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio joined President Donald Trump on the campaign trail in Corpus Christi, Texas, on October 27, 2026, a rare appearance for Rubio who typically avoids domestic political engagements. The event focused on showcasing an oil tanker carrying one million barrels of Venezuelan crude as part of efforts to address rising fuel costs and boost voter support ahead of the U.S. midterm elections…

Rubio joins Trump on campaign trail days before U.S. midterms →
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The Independent28 Oct

President Donald Trump held back-to-back rallies in Texas where he mocked Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico, falsely claiming that Talarico is vegan and unable to enjoy meat. During his speeches, Trump also attacked renewable energy sources like solar power, accusing them of harming wildlife. The president was campaigning for Republican candidates ahead of the midterms amid predictions of potential severe…

Trump rants about ‘loving meat’ and claims solar power fries animals during Texas midterm rallies: Live updates (cloned) →
Daily Mail28 Oct

President Donald Trump brought Secretary of State Marco Rubio onto the stage at a rally in Corpus Christi on Tuesday, despite Rubio’s usual avoidance of campaign appearances due to his diplomatic role. This move comes as Republican approval ratings are near historic lows and Democrats lead in national congressional polling; a recent Reuters/Ipsos survey showed only 32% approval for Trump. Republicans view Rubio as a…

Trump finally plays his Marco Rubio card before midterms as GOP experts hail 'best asset' and 2028 talk stirs →
Fox News28 Oct

Two rival rallies in deep-red Lubbock, Texas, featured Republican incumbent Ken Paxton and Democratic challenger James Talarico on the same night, reflecting the polarized political landscape of a state that is usually reliably red but now hosts a closely watched Senate race. While Paxton’s supporters expressed confidence in their candidate's victory and staunchly defended traditional Republican values, Talarico’s…

Dueling rallies thrust deep-red Lone Star town into the center of the political universe →

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Trump slams Talarico during Texas rally for Paxton CBS News

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  1. 27 Oct

    Rubio previously ran for president in 2016 and is considered a top prospect in 2028.

    3 outlets · ABC News
  2. 28 Oct

    Secretary of State Marco Rubio made a rare appearance alongside Trump at a rally in Corpus Christi on Tuesday, where the president called him up in front of the crowd and declared, 'he's so popular'

    3 outlets · Daily Mail

Coverage 14 articles

Where to start Trump travels to Texas to support Ken Paxton as another state official endorses James Talarico – live The Guardian

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  • 28 Oct Dueling rallies thrust deep-red Lone Star town into the center of the political universeTwo rival rallies in deep-red Lubbock, Texas, featured Republican incumbent Ken Paxton and Democratic challenger James Talarico on the same night, reflecting the polarized political landscape of a state that is usually reliably red but now hosts a closely watched Senate race. While Paxton’s supporters expressed confidence in their candidate's victory and staunchly defended traditional Republican values, Talarico’s…Fox News
  • 28 Oct Trump finally plays his Marco Rubio card before midterms as GOP experts hail 'best asset' and 2028 talk stirsPresident Donald Trump brought Secretary of State Marco Rubio onto the stage at a rally in Corpus Christi on Tuesday, despite Rubio’s usual avoidance of campaign appearances due to his diplomatic role. This move comes as Republican approval ratings are near historic lows and Democrats lead in national congressional polling; a recent Reuters/Ipsos survey showed only 32% approval for Trump. Republicans view Rubio as a…Daily Mail
  • 28 Oct Trump slams Talarico during Texas rally for PaxtonPresident Trump held a rally in Texas to support Republican candidate Ken Paxton for an unspecified election. At the event, Trump criticized Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico. Reporter Wiejia Jiang and Major Garrett provided coverage of the rally.CBS News
  • 28 Oct Trump rants about ‘loving meat’ and claims solar power fries animals during Texas midterm rallies: Live updates (cloned)President Donald Trump held back-to-back rallies in Texas where he mocked Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico, falsely claiming that Talarico is vegan and unable to enjoy meat. During his speeches, Trump also attacked renewable energy sources like solar power, accusing them of harming wildlife. The president was campaigning for Republican candidates ahead of the midterms amid predictions of potential severe…The Independent
  • 28 Oct Trump holds two rallies in critical Texas battleground
    NBC News
  • 28 Oct James Talarico faces off against Trump in dueling Texas rallies in election’s final daysIn Lubbock, Texas, Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico held a rally on the same day as President Donald Trump’s visit, drawing significant crowds despite being in traditionally Republican territory. Both candidates focused on key issues like economic concerns and corruption allegations to appeal to voters ahead of the election. Talarico highlighted voter frustration with high inflation and gas prices, while…NBC News
  • 28 Oct 10/27: The Takeout with Major Garrett
    CBS News
  • 28 Oct 10/27: CBS Evening NewsTalarico and Ken Paxton held separate political rallies in Texas on October 27. The article does not provide specific details about the events or mention attendance numbers. It focuses on describing the contrasting rally efforts of these two figures.CBS News
  • 28 Oct Rubio joins Trump on campaign trail days before U.S. midtermsU.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio joined President Donald Trump on the campaign trail in Corpus Christi, Texas, on October 27, 2026, a rare appearance for Rubio who typically avoids domestic political engagements. The event focused on showcasing an oil tanker carrying one million barrels of Venezuelan crude as part of efforts to address rising fuel costs and boost voter support ahead of the U.S. midterm elections…The Hindu
  • 28 Oct Talarico and Paxton hold dueling rallies in TexasPresident Trump held two campaign rallies in Lubbock, Texas, aimed at supporting Republican candidates Talarico and Paxton against their Democratic opponents, just one week before the midterm elections. The events were part of a strategy to prevent Democrats from securing victories in the state. Nancy Cordes reported on these rallies for the coverage.CBS News
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  • 27 Oct Trump and Rubio plan to visit oil tanker carrying Venezuelan crude in TexasPresident Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio plan to visit an oil tanker carrying Venezuelan crude in Port Arthur, Texas, on Tuesday. The visit is meant to highlight the shipment's arrival at a time when Trump is campaigning for Republican candidates in the state. This marks the first instance where Rubio, who previously ran for president himself, joins Trump on campaign travel as secretary of state…ABC News (US)
  • 27 Oct WATCH LIVE: Trump heads to Texas in midterm campaign blitzPresident Donald Trump is set to hold a campaign rally in Corpus Christi, Texas, at 3:00 p.m. EDT (2:00 p.m. local time) to support Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton and Governor Greg Abbott. The event aims to boost support for Republican candidates ahead of the midterm elections.Washington Examiner
  • 27 Oct Trump continues red-state campaign push with days until midtermsPresident Donald Trump continues his campaign efforts in reliably red states ahead of the midterms, focusing on Texas and Mississippi where he recently held rallies. In Texas, Trump’s appearance coincides with a ReconMR poll showing a tight gubernatorial race between Democratic state Rep. James Talarico and Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton. With control of Congress at stake, Trump's approval ratings have…ABC News (US)
  • 27 Oct Trump travels to Texas to support Ken Paxton as another state official endorses James Talarico – livePresident Trump traveled to Texas to campaign for Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton against Democrat James Talarico. During his trip, Trump made stops in Corpus Christi and Lubbock, emphasizing the arrival of Venezuelan oil tankers as part of a deal with Venezuela’s new leadership. The visit also coincided with Vice President Pence campaigning in Michigan for Mike Rogers while criticizing Democratic opponent…The Guardian

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