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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.

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Donald Trump · Elon Musk · James Talarico · Ken Paxton · Marco Rubio · Texas · United States Congress

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Trump Takes Texas By Storm [gellerreport.com]