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Trump names scapegoats as Republicans sweat in Texas

Axios·October 16, 2026·1 min read
Trump names scapegoats as Republicans sweat in Texas

President Trump is preemptively blaming Sen. John Cornyn and Karl Rove for 'doing everything possible to make it hard for Ken Paxton' to win the Texas Senate race. Trump posted on Truth Social that if Paxton loses, it will be because of 'WEAK and INEFFECTIVE Political Hacks.' A new poll shows Democrat James Talarico leading Paxton 50% to 47%.

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