Trump backs Paxton; protesters removed

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by David Darmofal

22%

Scholar power: 22.9%

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David Darmofal

@daviddarmofal.bsky.social

In Texas, Trump and Paxton Make for an Awkward Pair

The president offered support for the Republican Senate candidate, after earlier grumbles, but focused much of his speech on a defense of his own record.

At Texas Rally, Trump and Paxton Make for an Awkward Pair (Gift Article)

The president offered support for the Republican Senate candidate, after earlier grumbles, but focused much of his speech on a defense of his own record.

www.nytimes.com

October 8, 2026 at 11:32 AM

by Gerald Friedman

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Scholar power: 32.4%

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🎓 Gerald Friedman	30%	13	32.4%

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Gerald Friedman

@gfriedma.bsky.social

Protestors Making America Great Again
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

Donald Trump’s Texas rally rocked by repeated protests

Trump briefly stepped away from the microphone after one protester appeared to approach the stage

www.theguardian.com

October 8, 2026 at 12:56 PM

by Steve Peers

92%

Scholar power: 92.0%

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🎓 Steve Peers	59%	27	92.0%

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Steve Peers

@stevepeers.bsky.social

Tbf Trump is only half of Paxton's problem, the other half is that Paxton himself is a truly terrible human being

October 7, 2026 at 11:25 PM

by David Darmofal

22%

Scholar power: 22.9%

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Political science 60%, Communication & Media Studies 25%, Sociology 15%

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🎓 David Darmofal	23%	11	22.9%

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David Darmofal

@daviddarmofal.bsky.social

Trump Texas Rally Descends Into Chaos as Hecklers Repeatedly Interrupt Speech

Trump Texas Rally Descends Into Chaos as Hecklers Repeatedly Interrupt Speech: ‘They’re Paid by Enemies of Our Nation’

President Donald Trump’s rally in Texas descended into chaos, with at least six interruptions that saw police forcibly remove hecklers as supporters chanted, “We love you, Daddy Trump!”

www.mediaite.com

October 8, 2026 at 11:39 AM

Reposted by David Darmofal

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Scholar power: 7.6%

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Political science 60%, Communication & Media Studies 25%, Sociology 15%

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🎓 David Darmofal	23%	11	7.6%

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Mona Burns

@monaburns.bsky.social

James Talarico's response to this:

“President Trump just said Ken Paxton should debate. I agree. Ball’s in your court Ken Paxton"

Paxton *really* isn't having a good month

Mona Burns @monaburns.bsky.social · 8h

So .. after his latest Texas melt down last night
Trump offered up Paxton for a debate with Talarico
Paxton has repeatedly ducked debates as Talarico has accepted them and called on Paxton to join him
This is some serious cosmic revenge for Paxton