VERIFIED QUOTE · reported 2026-10-23
“Do you know that he called Mamdani a template for all future American politicians? This is a guy running for Texas Senate, US Senate from Texas. We already know this. California has two senators. It doesn't need a third from here,”
Ken Paxton · said 2026-10-23 · reported 2026-10-23
Paxton warned against the Californication of Texas while speaking to supporters in Selma, Texas.
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