President Trump to Visit Texas for Ken Paxton Fundraiser Ahead of Midterms
President Donald Trump is traveling to Texas to support Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton ahead of the midterm elections. Trump will attend a fundraiser and use his campaign account to bolster Paxton's campaign, viewing him as a proxy for his…
Indianapolis, IN, August 27, 2026 —
President Donald Trump is scheduled to travel to Texas in support of Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton as the midterm elections approach.
The visit will include attendance at a fundraising event designed to bolster Paxton’s campaign efforts. President Trump intends to utilize his own campaign account to provide financial support for Paxton, underscoring the candidate’s alignment with the former president’s political objectives.
Sources indicate that President Trump views Ken Paxton as a proxy for his own agenda. This strategic backing comes at a crucial time in Texas, a state identified as key in the upcoming elections. Current polling in Texas suggests a closely contested race.
The specific date of President Trump’s travel to Texas was not immediately available. Further details regarding the itinerary or the projected impact of the fundraising event were not provided.
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