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Black MAGA Influencer Thelma Louise Says She Was Removed from Ken Paxton’s Texas Senate Rally
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The Incident at the San Antonio Event
On October 19, 2026, TikTok creator Thelma Louise documented being escorted out of a campaign rally for Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in San Antonio. Louise, who identifies as a Black conservative and former Trump Force captain, said a staff member informed her that Paxton’s campaign manager wanted her to leave. She recorded her reaction, expressing disbelief and noting that she had driven two hours to attend the event.
Background & Context
Ken Paxton is seeking the Republican nomination for the U.S. Senate seat from Texas, a race in which he trails Democratic state Rep. James Talarico in most polls. Louise, who left the Democratic Party two years ago, has promoted Republican candidates and events on her TikTok channel, which boasts more than 200,000 followers. She has previously shown press credentials for the Republican midterm convention in Dallas and the Texas Youth Summit, both of which featured Paxton.
Data & Statistics
- TikTok following: >200,000 followers.
- Previous GOP event credentials: Republican midterm convention in Dallas (summer 2026) and Texas Youth Summit.
Official Statements & Responses
No representative of the Paxton campaign has publicly responded to Louise’s claim or provided an explanation for her removal.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Louise speculated that she might have been mistaken for a supporter of James Talarico, Paxton’s Democratic opponent, but she received no clarification from the campaign. No official reason for her ejection has been offered, leaving the motive for the removal uncertain.
Verbatim Quotes
- “I cannot believe this. Someone just came up to me and said that Ken Paxton’s campaign manager wanted me to leave,” — Thelma Louise
- “I cannot believe the disrespect that I was just given,” — Thelma Louise