Politics
Trump-aligned political group directs $10 million into Texas Senate contest
MAGA, Inc. is deploying advertising funds to back Republican nominee Ken Paxton, according to PBS NewsHour.
Latest update: Democrat James Talarico's campaign pushed back against a new $10 million ad blitz launched by Trump-allied super PAC MAGA, Inc. in the Texas Senate race.
The short version
- The Trump-allied group MAGA, Inc. filed federal records showing a $10 million television and digital advertising buy in Texas.[PBS NewsHour]
- The campaign targets the general election race supporting Republican nominee Ken Paxton against Democrat James Talarico.[PBS NewsHour]
- MAGA, Inc. holds at least $400 million, with President Trump stating he will spend whatever is necessary to aid candidates.[PBS NewsHour]
- A spokesperson for Talarico pushed back against the ad campaign's tax-related claims, citing his past votes to lower taxes.[PBS NewsHour]
Key facts
- MAGA, Inc. filed with the Federal Election Commission to spend $10 million on broadcast and digital advertisements in Texas.[PBS NewsHour]
- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton won the Republican nomination after defeating incumbent Sen. John Cornyn with Trump's backing.[PBS NewsHour]
- MAGA, Inc. possesses at least $400 million in available political funds.[PBS NewsHour]
- A spokesperson for Democratic candidate James Talarico disputed the advertisements' claims, pointing to Talarico's support for past tax reductions.[PBS NewsHour]
What remains uncertain
- It remains unknown how much of MAGA, Inc.'s remaining $400 million war chest will be allocated to Texas or other midterm races.[PBS NewsHour]
Sources
Outlet counts describe coverage, not independent confirmation. Reports may share a wire service or original source.
- Trump's first major midterm money move: A $10 million Texas Senate ad blitzPBS NewsHour - Politics · Wire: associated-press