Trump’s Paxton taunts: a curious campaign strategy in Texas
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President Trump continues to mock Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s appearance and delivery while praising his work, sparking debate over whether the digs are a genuine quirk or a deliberate strategy to help Paxton in a tight Texas Senate race or to cushion a potential loss by casting blame elsewhere. Explanations range from Trump’s fixation on image to attempts to steer attention to Paxton’s competence, with polls showing a close race and unclear effects of the tactic.
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