President Donald Trump returned to Texas on Tuesday to rally voters and boost Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton, whose close race has Republicans worried about losing control of the chamber. Trump highlighted the Venezuela operation as affordability became a key midterm issue; he described high gas prices as “short-term pain.”
WHO:President Donald Trump
WHAT:Trump held a rally in Texas to boost Senate candidate Ken Paxton and highlighted the Venezuela operation while addressing high gas prices.
WHEN:Oct 27, 2026
WHERE:Texas, USA
WHY:Trump sought to boost Ken Paxton in a close Senate race, while affordability had become a key midterm issue.
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