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Trump and Paxton hold rally in Lubbock

Trump held a rally in Lubbock with Paxton. Trump made a comment about Paxton's body. Lubbock County Democrats protested outside.

Where
Lubbock, Lubbock County
When
Oct. 27, 2026
Sources
Reported by 2 outlets

Counties: Lubbock

Taxes and money

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Who's involved

  • Donald TrumpPresident
  • Ken PaxtonCandidate at rally
  • Lubbock County DemocratsProtesters outside rally

The facts

  • Trump held a rally in Lubbock with Paxton.1 2 Stated by 2 sources
  • Lubbock County Democrats protested outside the rally.2

Who said what

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

  • Donald Trump Maybe I should do that with Ken Paxton, but I'm not sure your body is gonna qualify.1

How they headlined it

The same event, as each outlet put it. Marked words appear in only one outlet's headline.

Sources

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  1. RAW: TX: TRUMP ON HUSTED AND PAXTON AT LUBBOCK RALLY Local 3 News Not rated, October 27, 2026
  2. Lubbock County Democrats protest outside of Trump, Paxton rally The Daily Toreador Not rated, October 27, 2026

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