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Oct 15, 2026 at 10:04 PM ET
Trump blames Cornyn and Rove if Paxton loses Senate race
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President Donald Trump criticized Texas Sen. John Cornyn and Republican strategist Karl Rove, accusing them of undermining Ken Paxton’s Senate campaign. Paxton is trailing Democratic Rep. James Talarico in polls, in a contest described as crucial to Republican hopes of retaining control of the Senate.
WHO: President Donald Trump
WHAT: Trump accused Sen. John Cornyn and GOP strategist Karl Rove of undermining Ken Paxton’s Texas Senate campaign.
WHEN: Reported Oct 15, 2026 at 5:42 PM ET
WHERE: Texas, USA
WHY: Trump’s remarks responded to Paxton’s campaign being in peril; polls showed him trailing Democrat James Talarico.
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