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Trump Humiliates Flailing Texas MAGA Candidate He Backed
The Daily Beast • • nation
Key Points:
- President Donald Trump publicly criticized Texas Attorney General and Senate hopeful Ken Paxton, focusing on his appearance and likability rather than his qualifications during a Republican crisis meeting.
- Trump acknowledged Paxton as "one of the best attorney generals" despite his impeachment on bribery and corruption charges, attempting to defend him amid widespread Republican concerns.
- Paxton, facing multiple scandals including securities fraud charges and a contentious divorce, is trailing Democratic nominee James Talarico in fundraising and some polls.
- Despite Trump's verbal support and promise to help Paxton, his political organization MAGA Inc. has not provided financial support to Paxton’s campaign.
- Trump’s repeated comments about Paxton’s unpopularity suggest internal party unease with Paxton as the Republican candidate against incumbent Senator John Cornyn.
