- Donald Trump claimed during a speech in Texas that his administration has the best numbers of any president, blaming poor public relations for low approval ratings and voter concerns over high prices.
- Trump visited the state to boost support for Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton, who is currently trailing Democratic opponent James Talarico in recent polling.
- "We have the greatest numbers of any president in the history of our country, and I can't get the word out,” the president complained. “The only thing we’re doing bad at is public relations.”
- Trump faces a low 41 percent approval rating in Texas, driven by ongoing economic difficulties and the widespread unpopularity of his military conflict with Iran. The Texas Senate race has cost Republicans over $100 million following a bitter primary with incumbent John Cornyn, who has declined to endorse or campaign for Paxton.
- Democrats are aiming to flip the Texas Senate seat as part of a broader effort to gain a majority in the Senate during the upcoming elections.
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