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Trump rallies for Paxton in Texas as leaked audio shows candidate blaming Iran war for struggles
October 7, 2026 at 10:30 PM · Updated 8d ago
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Paxton admits Trump’s Iran war and US gas prices are plaguing Republicans in leaked audio
(opens the publisher’s site)Trump made his third Texas trip in a month to campaign for Ken Paxton, whose leaked audio privately blames the Iran war and gas prices for hurting his Senate race.
- Trump appeared at a San Antonio rally Wednesday for Paxton, his third Texas visit in less than a month.
- Audio obtained by Axios shows Paxton told donors the Iran war and high gas prices are dragging his campaign.
- Paxton's campaign dismissed the recording, with spokeswoman Madison Cercy saying prices are too high and Trump is doing everything he can.
- Trump told reporters he has no regrets about backing Paxton, whom he called "one of the most loyal people" but "a pain in the ass sometimes."
- Protesters repeatedly interrupted Trump's San Antonio rally, with some removed by police or confronted by supporters.
- Trump also used the event to attack Democrat James Talarico amid the competitive Senate race.
- Trump defended his recent remarks suggesting Iran could strike US cities in the ongoing conflict.
- About 100 demonstrators gathered outside the Freeman Coliseum to protest immigration policies and increased ICE presence.
- Trump joked to one protester that his mother had voted for him.