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‘Pain in the ass’: Trump again shows annoyance with Paxton after leaked audio
Roll Call • • nation
Key Points:
- President Donald Trump campaigned in Texas to support Attorney General Ken Paxton's Senate bid, despite publicly expressing frustration with Paxton and calling him a "pain in the ass."
- Paxton, who won the Republican primary with Trump's endorsement, faces a tight general election against Democrat James Talarico, with key political analysts rating the race as either "Lean R" or "Toss Up."
- Trump acknowledged Paxton's flaws during previous GOP events but emphasized his importance to maintaining Republican control of the Senate, urging voters to support him despite personal reservations.
- Leaked audio revealed Paxton criticized Trump's midterm rally efforts, suggesting they hurt Republican polling numbers, though Trump dismissed these concerns, emphasizing the need to win elections.
- Recent polls show Trump's job approval remains low, with economic dissatisfaction high, but Trump continued to tout the U.S. economy's strength and his administration's performance ahead of the midterms.
