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Trump backs Ken Paxton, touts legal skills over politics

9/4/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump praised Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton as one of the nation’s best attorneys general.
Trump pledged to see Paxton elected but has not spent any of his $400 million MAGA Inc. war chest.
According to the latest FEC filing, Democratic candidate James Talarico raised $31.6 million, while Paxton raised $9.3 million.
Trump said Paxton’s appearance and interview style were unimportant compared with his legal abilities.

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U.S. President Donald Trump praised Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton as one of the nation’s best attorneys general.
Trump pledged to see Paxton elected but has not spent any of his $400 million MAGA Inc. war chest.
According to the latest FEC filing, Democratic candidate James Talarico raised $31.6 million, while Paxton raised $9.3 million.
Trump said Paxton’s appearance and interview style were unimportant compared with his legal abilities.