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Trump launches midterm campaign push in Texas and Oklahoma as Republicans face tough races
What happened
President Trump is traveling to Texas and Oklahoma to campaign for Republican candidates, including attorney general Ken Paxton, who is running for a US Senate seat in Texas. Paxton is expected to appear with Trump at a stop in Texas, despite a recent recording of Paxton criticizing Trump's midterm convention. Trump will also visit a truck manufacturing plant in Texas to tout his tariff and trade agenda, which has helped spur job growth. After Texas, Trump will rally in Oklahoma, a state he won
Why it matters
The midterm elections are crucial for the Republican Party, which is fighting to hold onto its slim congressional majorities. Trump's campaign push in Texas and Oklahoma is significant as the state is one of eight US Senate races rated competitive. The outcome of the election will have implications for the balance of power in the US Congress.
Key facts
- President Trump is launching a 32-day campaign blitz in Texas and Oklahoma
- The Republican Party is fighting to hold onto its slim congressional majorities in the midterm elections
- Trump will visit a truck manufacturing plant in Texas to tout his tariff and trade agenda
- Diesel prices in Texas have reached a record high of $5.97 per gallon
- Trump won Oklahoma with more than 66% of the vote in the 2024 presidential election
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