At San Antonio Rally, Trump Warns He’ll ‘Never Forgive’ Texas if Talarico Wins
The President returned to deep-red Texas to rally for Ken Paxton’s Senate bid, while revealing at times his own trepidation that one of the Republican Party’s longest winning streaks may be about to end on his watch.
President Donald Trump addressed a campaign rally in San Antonio, Texas, on October 7, 2026. The event aimed to rally voters behind Ken Paxton's Senate bid and warn against the potential rise of Democrat James Talarico. Talarico is seen as the first Democrat in over three decades to have a chance at winning a statewide race in Texas.
Trump expressed his concern that if Talarico were to win, it would lead to the destruction of the progress Texas has made. He emphasized that voters must support Paxton to prevent a "weaker, gutless, self-hating, transgender-promoting freak show" from taking control. Trump focused on Talarico, using nicknames and spreading incorrect claims about his dietary habits.
He mocked climate change concerns and falsely claimed Democrats' policies would harm Texas's oil and gas industry. Trump highlighted gun rights and his political legacy as key issues for the election. The rally came as Republicans tried to maintain their narrow majorities in the House and Senate, particularly in Texas, a state with a long border with Mexico and a history of attracting people fleeing other blue states.
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