Trump holds San Antonio rally for Paxton Senate campaign

Who's involved

• Donald TrumpPresident; rally speaker
• Ken PaxtonRepublican Senate nominee; rally host
• Greg AbbottTexas Governor; did not attend
• James TalaricoDemocratic Senate candidate opposing Paxton
• Gina HinojosaDemocratic gubernatorial candidate
• Carlos De La CruzCongressional candidate at rally

The facts

• Trump rally held at Freeman Coliseum in San Antonio with doors opening at 2:30 p.m. and remarks at 6 p.m.^{4 5} Stated by 2 sources
• Governor Abbott did not attend rally due to other planned campaign events.^{1 2} Stated by 2 sources
• Trump is running for Senate seat against Democrat James Talarico.^{1 2 5} Stated by 3 sources
• New York Times/Siena Poll showed Hinojosa at 49 percent and Abbott at 46 percent, surveying 615 voters Sept. 21-30.^{1 2} Stated by 2 sources
• RealClearPolling put Abbott ahead of Hinojosa by two percent.^{1 2} Stated by 2 sources
• Trump's approval rating in Texas: 37 percent approve, 57 percent disapprove, per Civiqs polling.^{1 2} Stated by 2 sources

Who said what

These are statements and claims made by the people involved. They are reported, not verified.

• Greg Abbott Trump's rallies lead to excitement with the base and he does a good job getting the base organized and turning out.^{1 2}
• Jon Taylor, UTSA political science professor Republicans are nervous about the race; immigration, affordability, and economy are factors behind shift away from Republicans.⁴
• Jon Taylor If Latino turnout is 60-65 percent for Democrats, Republicans are in trouble across the board.⁴