Trump rallies in Texas to support Ken Paxton amid high energy prices
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What happened
Donald Trump returned to Texas to support Senate candidate Ken Paxton, who is running in a close race in the state. During a rally in Corpus Christi, Trump addressed high energy prices, which he described as 'short-term pain' related to the war in Iran. Trump also highlighted an oil tanker arriving at the Corpus Christi port from Venezuela, noting the Trump administration's control over Venezuela’s natural resources after capturing Nicolás Maduro.
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Why it matters
The event occurred as Donald Trump endorsed Ken Paxton for the U.S. Senate race and simultaneously sued the federal government under Joe Biden. High energy prices, which have strained household budgets, are cited as the dominant issue weighing on Republican candidates in Texas.
Donald Trump endorsed Ken Paxton for the U.S. Senate race and simultaneously sued the federal government under Joe Biden.
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Who's involved
- Donald TrumpAttempted to bolster Ken Paxton's Senate campaign and addressed energy prices.
- Ken PaxtonSenate candidate in Texas, who received political support from Donald Trump.
- TexasThe state where Ken Paxton serves as Attorney General and where the rally took place.
- James TalaricoThe Democratic challenger to Ken Paxton for the U.S. Senate seat in Texas.
- IranThe war in this country is cited as a factor fueling high energy prices.
- Nicolás MaduroFormer president of Venezuela, whose resources are mentioned in relation to the oil tanker.
Who could feel it
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Household budgets in Texas might be strained by high energy prices, which reached $4.27 per gallon of regular gas.
How it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Ken Paxton is identified as a hand-picked candidate by Donald Trump.Sub-event
Trump makes a new attempt to support Ken Paxton's Senate campaign.1 source
Trump insulted Paxton during a rally, comparing him to Jon Husted.1 source
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The entities involved
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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Ken Paxton
Attorney General of Texas since 2015
Related events
- Donald Trump spoke at a rally hosted by Ken Paxton on October 7, 2026.
- Political figures including Talarico, Paxton, Hamilton, Jeffries, and Trump are navigating Senate influence and campaign dynamics.
- James Talarico seeks to unseat Ken Paxton in the Senate while facing challenges from Greg Abbott's dominance and national dissatisfaction with Trump.
- James Talarico is appealing to disillusioned Republicans as his political career becomes entangled with the Trump machine and Ken Paxton's campaign.
- Sheriff Martinez endorsed Ken Paxton and supported Greg Abbott's re-election, while Donald Trump claimed his border shutdown reduced migrant deaths.