POLITICS
Paxton Caught Blaming Trump's Iran War, Gas Prices for Campaign Struggles
Texas Republican Senate nominee Ken Paxton was captured in leaked audio privately blaming President Trump's Iran war and high gas prices for dragging down his campaign. The recording, from a donor meeting, marks the third such leak and adds strain to Republican efforts to support his candidacy.
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Left-leaning outlets frame this as evidence of deep fractures within the Republican Party, highlighting Paxton's private criticism of Trump and suggesting his admission reveals the GOP's vulnerability on economic issues heading into elections. Coverage emphasizes the embarrassment and strain this creates for Republicans backing Paxton.
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