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Ken Paxton Privately Said Trump's Convention Hurt Him, Report Says

Original: Ken Paxton, G.O.P. Nominee in Texas, Privately Said Trump's Convention Hurt Him https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/30/us/po

A New York Times report says Ken Paxton, the Republican nominee in Texas, privately expressed that a convention tied to Donald Trump's midterm push damaged his own standing. The claim has drawn attention as the Texas race becomes a flashpoint in the 2026 midterms, raising questions about tensions between Paxton and Trump's political operation.

Why now: It suggests friction between a Republican nominee and Trump's political machine heading into the midterms.

Ken PaxtonDonald TrumpTexasRepublican PartyNew York Times

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