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Trump speeds through Texas, worries about GOP setbacks in Michigan and Texas

Donald Trump raced across Texas at nearly 160 km/h, expressing concern over possible Republican losses in Michigan and Texas, while Senate hopeful Ken Paxton faces scandal and a divorce.

During a high-speed drive in Texas, Donald Trump voiced anxiety about the Republican Party’s chances in upcoming elections in Michigan and Texas. He arrived in a vehicle dubbed “The Beast,” traveling close to 160 km/h. Meanwhile, Senate candidate Ken Paxton is under a cloud of controversy, and his wife has filed for divorce. The president’s appearance was intended to rally party supporters despite the looming electoral challenges.

Why it matters

The president’s campaign stop highlights GOP concerns about losing pivotal swing states in the upcoming elections.

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