Trump Targets Paxton’s Race | US News

0:00It's September 3rd. I'm Cory with the story, and this is US News Today, your AI-powered national briefing. President Trump recently held a dinner for Republican lawmakers, and he had some strong words for Texas attorney General Ken Paxton. While praising Paxton's work as AG, Trump didn't hold back on joking about his style, saying people might not like how he dresses or looks, but that. His performance was top notch. Trump also took aim at Paxton's opponent, mispronouncing his name and questioning his stance on eating meat, suggesting it's a political liability in Texas. The opponent's campaign has pushed back, sharing photos of him enjoying barbecue to counter the claims. This comes as Paxton faces a really tight race for a US Senate seat. It's a traditionally Republican state, but the polls show it's a toss-up, with the Democrat holding a slight lead. Republicans haven't lost this seat since 1988. Looking ahead, Trump announced plans to get involved in about 35 key races in the final month before the election.

1:00He's asking Republican leaders to identify candidates in close contests and plans to hold numerous tele-town halls to rally support. He emphasized that his focus will be on the races that are genuinely competitive, not those with comfortable leads. The goal is to leverage his influence in those crucial final 30 days to help bring candidates across the finish line.