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Trump gets back at Ken Paxton after he criticized GOP convention
What happened
Trump insulted Paxton at a truck factory in Denton, Texas, calling him a "pain in the ass" and asking if he was present. This comes after Paxton was reported to have slammed the Dallas convention, saying it dropped the numbers for Republican candidates. Trump had also repeatedly insulted Paxton over his fashion sense during the convention. Paxton is a struggling Senate hopeful.
Why it matters
The exchange highlights a public disagreement between Trump and Paxton, a Republican nominee, after Paxton criticized the effectiveness of the convention. The polls show Paxton's Democratic opponent James Talarico is currently neck and neck with Paxton.
Key facts
- Trump insulted Paxton's fashion sense during the convention
- Trump called Paxton a "pain in the ass" at the truck factory
- Paxton and Talarico are neck and neck in the polls.
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