Trump switches to virtual rallies as Texas Senate race tightens

President Donald Trump is forgoing in‑person campaign events this weekend, opting for a series of virtual rallies while the final push for the U.S. Senate seat in Texas intensifies.

Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who beat Senator John Cornyn earlier this year with Trump’s backing, addressed supporters in Fort Worth on Saturday, warning that a Democratic win would restore “the left” to Capitol Hill and describing the contest as a battle against “dangerous ideas”. He urged Republicans to match the early‑voting turnout of Democrats and asked voters to “pray for our Texas”.

Democratic state legislator James Talarico was scheduled to rally in Houston later that day, positioning himself as the alternative to Paxton’s far‑left accusations. The Senate race is viewed as a bellwether of voter sentiment toward Trump’s leadership.

Meanwhile, the president spent the morning at a golf club in West Palm Beach, Florida, before joining six tele‑rallies. The White House released few details, but the virtual format marks a shift from Trump’s typical 90‑minute in‑person speeches.

Early voting nationwide is approaching 50 million ballots as the midterm deadline nears, with other high‑profile contests unfolding, including House races in Virginia where Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries campaigned on a platform of affordable America and accountability for the Trump administration.

Source: ABC News. Photo: Rajat Yadav / Pexels.