President Donald Trump on Sunday disregarded Democrats’ upset in a special election in Texas, after they flipped a seat within the state Senate in a district Trump gained by 17 factors in 2024.
The president had made a late push within the race, posting on social media in assist of Republican Leigh Wambsganss’ marketing campaign 3 times within the final two days. But requested by reporters in Florida for his response to the outcome, he mentioned, “I don’t know, I didn’t hear about it. Somebody ran? Where?”
After reporters informed the president the election was for the Fort Worth-area ninth District, he shrugged off the race, saying he was not concerned, regardless of endorsing a candidate.
“I’m not involved in it. That’s a local Texas race.”
Taylor Rehmet, a union president and Air Force veteran, defeated Wambsganss, a GOP activist and government at conservative wi-fi supplier Patriot Mobile, in a runoff. Wambsganss was endorsed by Trump.
“You mean I won by 17 and this person lost? Things like that happen,” Trump mentioned. “You don’t know whether or not it’s transferable. I’m not on the ballot.”
“It’s too bad, what can I say? I have nothing to do with it,” Trump added, distancing himself from the loss.
US Senate race: Meanwhile, Trump mentioned he’s pleasant with all three Republican candidates vying for US Senate in Texas this 12 months and to anticipate an endorsement quickly. The heated three-way race options longtime incumbent Sen. John Cornyn, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, and Rep. Wesley Hunt.
“They say whoever I endorse wins, that’s probably right,” Trump mentioned.