Trump campaigns for Paxton at San Antonio rally; calls for debate

Who's involved

• Donald TrumpPresident, campaigning for Paxton
• Ken PaxtonRepublican Senate nominee
• James TalaricoDemocrat Senate candidate

The facts

• Talarico has been off the campaign trail since late September after being diagnosed with flu.^{2 4} Stated by 2 sources
• Talarico revealed his illness at a Sept. 30 event with U.S. Hispanic Business Council, joining virtually.^{2 4} Stated by 2 sources
• Talarico was diagnosed at a Dallas urgent care the night before his Sept. 30 announcement.^{2 4} Stated by 2 sources
• Talarico attended a fundraiser in New York on Sept. 28, the night before being admitted to urgent care.^{2 4} Stated by 2 sources
• Talarico has agreed to four debates.^{2 4} Stated by 2 sources
• Paxton has not publicly accepted invitations for an onstage faceoff.^{2 4} Stated by 2 sources
• Trump called for Talarico to report to a debate stage.^{2 4} Stated by 2 sources
• The rally was interrupted by protesters multiple times.^{1 5} Stated by 2 sources

Who said what

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

• James Talarico Shaking too many hands on trail; wanted to keep people safe from passing illness.^{2 4}
• Ken Paxton Asked crowd 'Where do you think they hid that little socialist?' at rally.^{2 4}
• Paxton campaign (Madison Cercy) Talarico found energy to fly to New York for billionaire checks but can't visit Rio Grande Valley.^{2 4}
• Donald Trump Many protesters are paid by enemies of our nation.⁵
• Donald Trump Paxton is perhaps the greatest attorney general in the United States.⁵