Trump deflects on audio of Paxton calling GOP convention a drag on polls
Summary
President Donald Trump responded to leaked audio of Texas Senate candidate Ken Paxton saying the GOP convention hurt poll numbers by saying he had not heard the comments and praised the event. Paxton denied the negative interpretation and pointed to a poll showing him ahead. The situation highlights tensions in Texas Republican politics as Paxton faces a tough election against Democrat James Talarico.Key Facts
- Ken Paxton, Texas Republican Senate candidate and ally of President Trump, was recorded saying the GOP convention caused poll numbers to drop.
- President Trump said he did not know about Paxton’s comments and called the convention "amazing."
- The audio was leaked to The New York Times but not independently verified by CBS News.
- Paxton’s spokesperson said the audio was manipulated and cited an internal poll where Paxton leads by three points.
- President Trump endorsed Paxton late in the primary, helping him defeat Senator John Cornyn in a runoff.
- Paxton faces Democrat James Talarico in a challenging general election in Texas, a state with no statewide Democrat winner since 1994.
- Recent polls show Paxton trailing Talarico, and Democrats are hopeful due to Trump's low popularity and Paxton’s controversial history.
- Senator Cornyn expressed concern about the race and noted the tough election environment for Republicans this year.
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