Trump Defies Advisors to Mock His Texas Senate Endorsee at Party Convention

During a Republican midterm convention at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Donald Trump deliberately disregarded his aides’ advice and mocked the looks and demeanor of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, the candidate he backs for the U.S. Senate. The audience responded with enthusiastic applause and laughter. Trump initially praised Paxton as a “special” candidate before launching into a repeated critique of the candidate’s dress and speech, noting that some people dislike his style.

He concluded by apologizing for the remarks but reaffirmed Paxton’s record as the nation’s greatest attorney general and urged voters to support him against Democrat James Talarico. The episode highlights Trump’s willingness to prioritize crowd reaction over campaign discipline.