Paxton admits Trump’s Iran war and US gas prices are plaguing Republicans in leaked audio
Summary
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, running for Senate, said in a private recording that rising gas and diesel prices caused by President Trump’s war with Iran are hurting Republicans before the midterm elections. Paxton also noted that affordability is the biggest issue for voters and that many factors affecting his campaign are outside his control.Key Facts
- Ken Paxton is the Texas attorney general and a Republican Senate candidate in a close race.
- In a leaked audio, Paxton said high gas prices (over $6 per gallon for diesel) are hurting Republican campaigns.
- Paxton linked these price increases to President Trump’s war with Iran.
- Polls show Democrats leading in many key races, including Paxton’s race against Democrat James Talarico.
- Paxton stated many factors in the federal race are uncontrollable and influenced by Washington DC forces.
- President Trump supports Paxton and will campaign with him in San Antonio.
- The Paxton campaign said his comments reflected what Texans already know about high fuel costs and praised Trump’s efforts to lower prices.
- Recent polls show many Americans blame President Trump’s policies for economic problems and higher costs.
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