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Trump campaigns in Texas to support Ken Paxton and promote energy policies
President Donald Trump conducted a high-stakes campaign tour in Texas, visiting Corpus Christi and Lubbock to support Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton in his race against Democrat James Talarico. The campaign comes as Texas faces an unusually competitive election, with polls showing the candidates in a dead heat.
During his stops, Trump focused on energy production and economic relief. In Lubbock, he announced the easing of methane regulations for oil and gas producers, a move he claims will save consumers and energy producers $45 billion and produce 210 million barrels of oil. In Corpus Christi, Trump highlighted a newly arrived oil tanker filled with Venezuelan crude, describing it as a major victory following a deal to access Venezuelan reserves.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio joined the efforts to showcase the Venezuelan oil shipment. The campaign also saw involvement from Elon Musk, who has used social media to criticize Talarico. The midterm elections, scheduled for November 3, 2026, will determine the balance of power in Congress.
Entities
Donald Trump · Elon Musk · James Talarico · Ken Paxton · Marco Rubio · Texas · United States Congress
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Elon Musk has publicly supported the effort to stop James Talarico’s advance. wsvn.com
- [● 22 SOURCES] Trump is campaigning to support Republican Ken Paxton in a U.S. Senate race against Democrat James Talarico. wsvn.com · abc13.com · boereport.com · www.perthnow.com.au · www.ntd.com · +15 more
- [● 12 SOURCES] President Trump is making his third trip to Texas this month. www.socialnews.xyz · wsvn.com · abc13.com · boereport.com · www.perthnow.com.au · +5 more
- [● 11 SOURCES] Texas has not elected a Democrat to statewide office in 32 years. wsvn.com · abc13.com · boereport.com · www.perthnow.com.au · 24-ore.com · +6 more
- [● 7 SOURCES] Secretary of State Marco Rubio will join Trump to showcase an oil tanker filled with Venezuelan crude. wsvn.com · abc13.com · www.koreaherald.com · www.nbcnews.com · boereport.com · +2 more
- [● 8 SOURCES] Trump plans to announce the easing of methane rules for oil and gas producers in Lubbock. boereport.com · www.perthnow.com.au · 24-ore.com · www.devdiscourse.com · www.westhawaiitoday.com · +3 more
- [● 5 SOURCES] The easing of methane rules is estimated to save consumers and energy producers $45 billion. 24-ore.com · www.devdiscourse.com · www.savaite.lt · ve.lt · www.westhawaiitoday.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Trump announced the easing of methane rules will produce 210 million barrels of oil. 24-ore.com · www.devdiscourse.com · www.westhawaiitoday.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Marco Rubio joined Trump at a rally in Texas. www.nbcnews.com · gellerreport.com · wsvn.com · abc13.com
- [● 6 SOURCES] Trump is making his third trip to Texas this month. www.nbcnews.com · jamaicainquirer.com · boereport.com · www.perthnow.com.au · wsvn.com · +1 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] A tanker filled with Venezuelan crude oil arrived in the Gulf of Mexico. www.nbcnews.com · 24-ore.com · boereport.com · www.perthnow.com.au · www.devdiscourse.com · +1 more
- [● 2 SOURCES] Secretary of State Marco Rubio joined Trump at a rally in Texas. www.nbcnews.com · gellerreport.com