Live updates: Trump to campaign for Senate candidate Ken Paxton in San Antonio, tell me about this news today
07-10-2026
Donald Trump is campaigning in San Antonio at the Freeman Coliseum to rally support for Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in his bid for the U.S. Senate, alongside local GOP candidates such as House candidate Carlos de la Cruz.
Key details surrounding the event include:
High-Stakes Senate Race: Paxton, the Republican nominee who defeated longtime incumbent Senator John Cornyn in the GOP primary runoff, is locked in an unusually tight general election battle against Democratic nominee James Talarico. Recent polling has shown the two candidates neck-and-neck, with several surveys giving Talarico a narrow lead.
Campaign Dynamics: Trump’s visit is designed to energize conservative turnout and bolster party unity in South Texas. The appearance comes shortly after reports surfaced regarding leaked remarks where Paxton discussed campaign headwinds and polling fluctuations tied to national party optics, though Trump has continued to publicly throw his weight behind Paxton’s candidacy.
Event Logistics and Protests: The rally at the Freeman Coliseum has drawn both a large contingent of supporters and organized anti-Trump protests gathered nearby along Houston Street.