Ken Paxton Caught on Leaked Audio Criticizing Trump's Convention
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, the Republican Senate nominee, was recorded at a private fundraiser telling donors that President Trump's midterm convention in Dallas hurt Republican polling numbers and his own campaign. The audio was obtained and published by The New York Times.
Left outlets emphasize Paxton's betrayal of Trump privately while claiming Trump endorsement publicly, framing it as hypocrisy and damage to his fundraising credibility. Some note this could hurt his campaign momentum and relationship with Trump supporters.
Right-leaning outlets report the factual content of Paxton's statements about polling drops after the convention with minimal editorial framing, presenting it as a straightforward account of campaign challenges.