Trump interrupted by protesters as he fights to rally Texas voters

What happened: President Donald Trump rallied Texas voters behind Senate candidate Ken Paxton in San Antonio, and at least a dozen protesters interrupted his remarks. He also said he would award Roger Clemens the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Key numbers: Trump won Texas in 2024 by almost 14 percentage points. Why it matters: Texas, the most populous reliably Republican state, is in play with Election Day less than a month away. Trump's poor approval ratings, the Iran war and soaring gas prices have threatened Republicans, and Abbott skipped the rally. Coverage: 5 outlets in 24h

President Donald Trump rallied Texas voters behind Senate candidate Ken Paxton in San Antonio, and at least a dozen protesters interrupted his remarks. He also said he would award Roger Clemens the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

Texas, the most populous reliably Republican state, is in play with Election Day less than a month away. Trump's poor approval ratings, the Iran war and soaring gas prices have threatened Republicans, and Abbott skipped the rally.