Trump’s Texas Summit Backfires as Paxton Cites Drop in Campaign Numbers

Texas AG Ken Paxton claims Trump's Dallas summit hurt his Senate campaign, with polls showing shifting momentum.

October 1, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Dallas, United States — Texas Attorney General and Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton has expressed frustration over the impact of President Donald Trump’s recent two-day event in Dallas, which he claims negatively affected his campaign.

A leaked audio recording obtained by The New York Times shows Paxton discussing with conservative donors and lobbyists, stating that the event dropped our numbers. He acknowledged that all candidates saw a decline in support following the gathering.

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Paxton is competing against Democratic challenger James Talarico, who has gained traction in the race. Despite the criticism, Paxton’s campaign insists they are still leading in polls, with a three-point advantage. Trump, meanwhile, has defended the event, claiming it helped Paxton, though the candidate faced unflattering remarks from the president during the summit.

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