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Ken Paxton Addresses Leaked Tape of Him Criticizing Donald Trump

Ken Paxton Addresses Leaked Tape of Him Criticizing Donald Trump

Summary

Ken Paxton, who is running for U.S. Senate in Texas, responded to a leaked tape where he appeared to criticize President Donald Trump. Paxton said the clips did not reflect his true opinion and emphasized his ongoing support for President Trump.

Key Facts

  • Ken Paxton is the Republican candidate for U.S. Senate in Texas for the 2026 election.
  • A leaked audio tape showed Paxton saying President Trump’s midterm convention in Dallas hurt his political support.
  • Paxton told Fox News the clips were taken out of context and that he supports President Trump.
  • Paxton highlighted his work with Trump and praised the president’s efforts.
  • Paxton’s senior adviser called the story “manipulated nonsense” aimed at creating false controversy.
  • Pollster feedback suggests Paxton’s support has improved since early September.
  • Paxton looks forward to campaigning with President Trump when he visits Texas.
  • The tape story was reported by The New York Times and Paxton is running against Democrat James Talarico.
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