Trump makes third trip to Texas in less than a month despite Ken Paxton audio leaks
President Donald Trump is making frequent campaign trips to Texas to support Senate candidate Ken Paxton, despite internal friction and polling challenges. The visits are part of a broader strategy to boost Republican base turnout in key midterm races.
Why it matters
The outcome of the Texas Senate race is critical for the balance of power in the U.S. Senate, and Trump's involvement underscores the high stakes of the midterm elections.
President Donald Trump made his third trip to Texas in less than a month to stump for a Senate candidate who’s privately questioned his political capital and whom the president has publicly insulted in personal terms. Such is the final sprint to the November 3 midterm elections as the GOP faces an increasingly uphill battle to hold on to the Senate, with the path to the majority running through Texas. Republicans are pouring millions into bolstering state Attorney General Ken Paxton, who polls have shown is facing a closer-than-expected race against Democrat James Talarico in a state Trump carried by more than 13 points in 2024 and that hasn’t elected any Democrats statewide since 1994.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in