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Trump interrupted by protesters as he fights to rally Texas voters behind Paxton in US Senate race

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SAN ANTONIO (AP) — President Donald Trump on Wednesday fought to rally Texas voters behind embattled Senate candidate Ken Paxton as a series of protests disrupted his rally in San Antonio. The president was interrupted repeatedly during his remarks, including by one demonstrator who appeared to be c…

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  1. Abbott not joining Trump at San Antonio campaign stop

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    Trump interrupted by protesters as he fights to rally Texas voters behind Paxton in US Senate race

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  1. Independent Journal Review

    Trump rallies in Texas for Paxton Senate bid (opens Independent Journal Review)

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    President Donald Trump is rallying in San Antonio for Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton as polls show a competitive Texas race and Democrats seek to make gains in the traditionally Republican state.

  2. Newsweek

    Greg Abbott Snubs Trump's Texas Rally as Polls Tighten in Governor Race (opens Newsweek)

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    Trump is set to hold a rally in Texas on Wednesday as Republicans face tougher than expected races ahead of the midterms.

  3. MS Now

    Tuesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 10.6.26: Abbott to skip Trump’s event in Texas this week (opens MS Now)

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    Today’s installment of campaign-related news items from across the country.

  4. The Hill

    Abbott not joining Trump at San Antonio campaign stop (opens The Hill)

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    Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) will not appear alongside President Trump at an upcoming political rally in San Antonio as the Republican incumbent fights for reelection less than a month out from November's midterms.

  5. Bloomberg

    Texas Governor in Tight Race to Skip Trump Rally in San Antonio (opens Bloomberg)

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    Texas Governor Greg Abbott is planning to skip a political rally in San Antonio headlined by President Donald Trump, declining a chance to appear with the country’s highest-profile Republican as his reelection bid faces a surprisingly strong challenge from Democrat Gina Hinojosa.

  6. Fox7 Austin

    2026 election: Trump's San Antonio rally may be make or break moment for Texas GOP (opens Fox7 Austin)

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    President Trump is scheduled to be in San Antonio for a rally with GOP Senate nominee Ken Paxton. The event is part of a series of trips to battleground states the president is trying to shore up for Republicans.

  7. Just the News

    Watch Live: Trump speaks at rally in San Antonio, Texas (opens Just the News)

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    The president is currently on a multi-state travel binge where he is shoring up Republicans in key states, including Nebraska, New York, Oklahoma and Tennessee. He is also scheduled to speak in Youngstown, Ohio, next week.

  8. FOX 4 Dallas

    President Trump joins Ken Paxton in San Antonio rally amid tight race (opens FOX 4 Dallas)

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    President Trump is returning to Texas for a San Antonio rally to support Senate nominee Ken Paxton in a tight race against Democrat James Talarico, though Governor Abbott will not attend due to a scheduling conflict.

  9. Fox7 Austin

    Trump San Antonio rally: President to join GOP Senate nominee Paxton (opens Fox7 Austin)

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    President Donald Trump's latest stop as he makes a series of trips to battleground states before the Midterms is in Texas. President Trump was in Nebraska Monday night and Maryland Tuesday afternoon. Last week he was in Denton and Oklahoma.

  10. PBS NewsHour

    WATCH LIVE: Trump speaks at rally for Senate candidate Ken Paxton in San Antonio (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    President Donald Trump is traveling again to the Lone Star State Wednesday for the second time in less than a week.

  11. The Hill

    Watch live: Trump rallies Texas Republicans amid midterm warning signs (opens The Hill)

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    President Trump is returning to Texas Wednesday night as Republicans look to shore up support in an increasingly competitive midterm landscape. Trump will rally voters in San Antonio, marking his third trip to the state in a month after stops in Dallas for the GOP midterm convention and a tour last …

  12. KXAN Austin

    Trump to speak at San Antonio rally with Paxton, Republican candidates (opens KXAN Austin)

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    President Donald Trump is scheduled to speak at a rally in San Antonio Wednesday evening.

  13. WTOP Washington DC

    Trump interrupted by protesters as he fights to rally Texas voters behind Paxton in US Senate race (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    SAN ANTONIO (AP) — President Donald Trump on Wednesday fought to rally Texas voters behind embattled Senate candidate Ken Paxton as a series of protests disrupted his rally in San Antonio. The president was interrupted repeatedly during his remarks, including by one demonstrator who appeared to be c…

  14. Washington Examiner

    Trump heckled multiple times at Texas rally for Ken Paxton, blames ‘paid protesters’ (opens Washington Examiner)

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    President Donald Trump’s Texas rally for Republican Senate nominee Ken Paxton was repeatedly interrupted by protesters on Wednesday, drawing loud boos from the crowd and sharp jeers from the president. Trump was forced to stop several times during his speech to supporters in San Antonio after multip…

  15. Newsweek

    Trump Texas Rally Takeaways as Paxton's Fate Hangs in the Balance (opens Newsweek)

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    President Donald Trump came to Texas to campaign for Republican nominee Ken Paxton during the hotly contested Senate race.

  16. The Guardian

    Donald Trump’s Texas rally rocked by repeated protests (opens The Guardian)

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    Trump briefly stepped away from the microphone after one protester appeared to approach the stage Donald Trump’s latest campaign rally was rocked by repeated protests on Wednesday as the US president urged Texas voters to back embattled Senate candidate Ken Paxton.

  17. Triblive

    Trump interrupted by protesters as he fights to rally Texas voters behind Paxton in U.S. Senate race (opens Triblive)

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    SAN ANTONIO — President Donald Trump, facing protesters and a poor political climate, fought to rally Texas voters behind Senate candidate Ken Paxton on Wednesday night in a bid to stave off sweeping Democratic victories in the nation’s most populous red state.

  18. ABC News

    Trump interrupted by protesters as he fights to rally Texas voters (opens ABC News)

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    President Donald Trump fought to rally Texas voters behind Senate candidate Ken Paxton as a series of protests disrupted his rally in San Antonio

  19. The Hill

    Trump interrupted by protesters at Texas rally: 'They’re paid by enemies of our nation' (opens The Hill)

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    President Trump on Wednesday faced protesters who interrupted a rally for Texas GOP Senate nominee Ken Paxton (R), with the president suggesting the hecklers were "paid by enemies of our nation." In San Antonio, Trump was criticizing Paxton's Democratic opponent James Talarico, when he paused amid a…

  20. MyNorthwest

    The Latest: Trump interrupted by protesters as he campaigns for Paxton in US Senate race in Texas (opens MyNorthwest)

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    President Donald Trump, facing protesters and a poor political climate, fought to rally Texas voters behind Senate candidate Ken Paxton on Wednesday night in a bid to stave off sweeping Democratic victories in the nation’s most populous red state.

  21. Fox News

    Hecklers interrupt Trump Texas rally multiple times (opens Fox News)

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    President Donald Trump claimed protesters at his San Antonio rally were paid by enemies of the nation as he urged supporters to back Ken Paxton.

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