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5 Insults Trump Has Aimed at Ken Paxton's Looks During Election Campaign

5 Insults Trump Has Aimed at Ken Paxton's Looks During Election Campaign

Summary

President Donald Trump has repeatedly criticized Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s appearance and clothing while campaigning for him in a closely watched U.S. Senate race. Paxton has defended his casual clothing, and the article reports that polls showed Democrat James Talarico leading by 2 to 5 points.

Key Facts

  • Trump made another joke about Paxton’s body at a rally in Lubbock, Texas.
  • Trump said Paxton might not dress well, look appealing, or give strong television interviews, while praising his record as attorney general.
  • Trump said Paxton’s suit did not look good during a September 2 event at the White House.
  • Paxton defended his clothing choices, saying Texas is relatively casual during the hot summer months.
  • Trump criticized Paxton’s appearance again during a Republican midterm convention speech in Dallas on September 9.
  • Paxton is running against Democrat James Talarico for a U.S. Senate seat in Texas.
  • The article says most polls showed Talarico leading Paxton by 2 to 5 points.
  • The article describes the contest as a major battleground in the fight for control of the Senate.
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