From the Guardian · · 50s
Trump Rally Protests
Trump rally in Texas disrupted by protests and Iran threats.
In brief
Trump rally in Texas disrupted by protests and Iran threats. Trump's Texas rally faced repeated protests and claims Iran could target Los Angeles or San Diego, with his approval rating at 32%. Originally reported by the Guardian.
Texas rally protests
Protesters interrupted Trump's San Antonio rally with physical assaults and police removals.
“He’s going back home to mom”
Trump's Iran threat
Trump claimed Iran could target Los Angeles or San Diego, drawing Democratic criticism.
“Let them hit San Diego. Let them hit Los Angeles”
Paxton endorsement
Trump praised Senate candidate Ken Paxton as 'the greatest attorney general'.
“He was tough and he was with us all the way”
Texas Senate race
Democrat James Talarico leads Paxton 51% to 45% in Texas Senate race polls.
“We are going to win this race”
Trump's Talarico attacks
Trump called Talarico 'Tala-freako' and falsely claimed he is vegan and disappeared.
“He’s sick because he’s been forced to eat meat for political reasons”
Texas political challenges
Trump's approval rating at 32% as Republicans pour $300m into Texas elections.
“The people of Texas are not going to let weak, gutless, self-hating, transgender-promoting freak shows destroy everything”
At a glance
Trump's Texas rally faced repeated protests and claims Iran could target Los Angeles or San Diego, with his approval rating at 32%.
