Trump quips Paxton is ‘pain in the ass,’ ‘a little controversial’
Summary
President Donald Trump made candid remarks about Texas Senate candidate Ken Paxton, calling him "a pain in the ass" and "a little controversial" during campaign stops in Texas and Oklahoma. These comments came a few weeks before the November elections and referred to Paxton, whom Trump has endorsed.Key Facts
- President Trump spoke about Ken Paxton, a GOP candidate for the U.S. Senate in Texas.
- Trump described Paxton as "a pain in the ass" and "a little controversial."
- These comments were made publicly while campaigning in Texas and Oklahoma.
- The remarks are unusual because Trump generally avoids criticizing candidates he supports.
- The comments occurred a few weeks before the midterm elections in November.
- Ken Paxton is currently the Texas Attorney General and running for the Senate.
- The context was Trump's response to criticism Paxton had faced.
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