Trump rallies Texas voters behind Senate candidate Ken Paxton as protests disrupt his rally
Summary
President Donald Trump traveled to Texas on Wednesday, for the second time in less than a week, to speak at a rally in San Antonio for struggling Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton ahead of November's midterm elections, as even Republicans increasingly said they might lose the stronghold. Trump defended his immigration policies and, after earlier grumbles, offered support for Paxton but focused much of his speech on a defense of his own record, according to The New York Times, while a series of protests disrupted the rally.
Latest: At his San Antonio rally, disrupted by a series of protests, Trump defended his immigration policies and offered support for Ken Paxton, but focused much of his speech on a defense of his own record, The New York Times reported.
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How it unfolded
Wednesday 7 October
President Donald Trump was set to speak at a rally for Senate candidate Ken Paxton in San Antonio, his second trip to Texas in less than a week, as even Republicans increasingly said they might lose the stronghold.
- 23:53ABC NewsTrump interrupted by protesters as he fights to rally Texas voters
- 23:52ABC NewsTrump interrupted by protesters as he fights to rally Texas voters behind Paxton in US Senate race
- 23:32The NY TimesAt Texas Rally, Trump and Paxton Make for an Awkward Pair
- 18:56The NY TimesWho Is Ken Paxton Turning to for Help in the Texas Senate Race?
- 15:20PBS NewsHourWATCH LIVE: Trump speaks at rally for Senate candidate Ken Paxton in San Antonio
- 07:25BloombergTrump Tries Texas Rescue as GOP Alarm Grows