Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton forced a smile as President Donald Trump mocked him mercilessly for a second night in a row at a Republican convention meant to boost his and other GOP candidates’ chances in November’s midterm elections. Trump, who endorsed Paxton, has not been impressed by the way the Republican dresses, and he let everyone know during the two-day convention in Dallas. My people said, ‘Please don't say that.’ So I won't say it, but I'll tell you what I was thinking about saying,” Trump said during a closing address Thursday night.
The camera then pointed to Paxton, who looked like he was bracing himself for what the president would say next. I thought it was spiffy.” Paxton has brushed off Trump’s insults about his fashion sense before, telling Fox News last week, “I’ve got this sports jacket on. And we’re gonna just keep going.
We wear cowboy boots, and we wear a blazer, and we’re all good.” The attorney general, who is in a competitive race for U.S. Senate in Texas against Democrat James Talarico, wore a navy suit and red tie during a speech at the convention Wednesday, where he asked supporters for their prayers and votes. Despite Trump approving of Paxton’s outfit, he still insulted his fashion sense during his keynote address Wednesday.
He may not talk exactly perfectly, and he may not be the best-looking guy I've ever seen, but you know what he is? He's the greatest Attorney General in America, and he deserves to be your next senator,” the president said. Paxton and Talarico are neck and neck in the polls, with the Democrat leading by just three percentage points in a recent survey.
A University of Texas/Texas Politics Project poll released on August 24 found Talarico with 42 percent of Texas voter support compared to Paxton’s 39 percent. After his jab about Paxton’s style, Trump reiterated that the Republican deserves to be elected to the Senate. Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
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