Trump’s first major midterm money move: A $10M Texas Senate ad blitz

A super PAC associated with former President Trump has spent $10 million on ads supporting Ken Paxton in a Texas Senate race. This represents the PAC's entry into midterm election spending. The development shows how major political organizations are deploying resources ahead of the elections.

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Part of The 2026 Texas Senate race: James Talarico vs. Ken Paxton

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BloombergLean Left· Sep 5, 2026

Trump’s Super PAC to Pump $10 Million Into Texas to Boost Paxton

PBS NewsHourLean Left· Sep 5, 2026

Trump's first major midterm money move: A $10 million Texas Senate ad blitz

MS NowLeft· Sep 5, 2026

Trump’s MAGA Inc. steers $10 million to boost Ken Paxton for Senate

NBC NewsLean Left· Sep 5, 2026

Trump-aligned super PAC to spend $10 million in Texas Senate race

Texas TribuneLean Left· Sep 5, 2026

MAGA Inc. cavalry arrives for Paxton in Texas Senate as Trump’s PAC places $10 million ad buy

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The ColumbianCenter· Sep 6, 2026

Trump’s first major midterm money move: A $10M Texas Senate ad blitz

WHEC RochesterCenter· Sep 6, 2026

Trump’s first major midterm money move: A $10M Texas Senate ad blitz

WHDH BostonLean Left· Sep 6, 2026

Trump’s first major midterm money move: A $10M Texas Senate ad blitz

WTOP Washington DCCenter· Sep 5, 2026

Trump’s first major midterm money move: A $10M Texas Senate ad blitz

WFMZ AllentownCenter· Sep 5, 2026

Trump’s first major midterm money move: A $10M Texas Senate ad blitz

Pittsburgh Post-GazetteCenter· Sep 5, 2026

Trump’s first major midterm money move: A $10M Texas Senate ad blitz

KAAL RochesterCenter· Sep 5, 2026

Trump’s first major midterm money move: A $10M Texas Senate ad blitz

Arkansas Democrat-GazetteCenter· Sep 6, 2026

GOP group spends $10M on ads in Texas Senate race

The HillCenter· Sep 5, 2026

Trump's MAGA Inc. super-PAC funnels $10 million into Ken Paxton's Senate campaign

Ran by 8 outlets· KESQ Palm Springs, KVIA El Paso, +6 more
KESQ Palm SpringsCenter· Sep 5, 2026

Trump’s PAC wades into midterms with $10 million ad buy to boost Ken Paxton

KVIA El PasoCenter· Sep 5, 2026

Trump’s PAC wades into midterms with $10 million ad buy to boost Ken Paxton

KTVZ BendCenter· Sep 5, 2026

Trump’s PAC wades into midterms with $10 million ad buy to boost Ken Paxton

ABC 17 Mid-MissouriCenter· Sep 5, 2026

Trump’s PAC wades into midterms with $10 million ad buy to boost Ken Paxton

Local News 8Center· Sep 5, 2026

Trump’s PAC wades into midterms with $10 million ad buy to boost Ken Paxton

KEYT Santa BarbaraCenter· Sep 5, 2026

Trump’s PAC wades into midterms with $10 million ad buy to boost Ken Paxton

KRDOCenter· Sep 5, 2026

Trump’s PAC wades into midterms with $10 million ad buy to boost Ken Paxton

KION Central CoastCenter· Sep 5, 2026

Trump’s PAC wades into midterms with $10 million ad buy to boost Ken Paxton

CBS NewsCenter· Sep 5, 2026· ran in 2 outlets

Trump delivers $10 million to Ken Paxton in first major contribution of midterms

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11 sources
ObjectivistRight· Sep 6, 2026

Trump Super PAC Goes Nuclear in Texas: Drops $10 Million to Build Up Paxton, Tear Down Talarico [WATCH]

American GreatnessRight· Sep 6, 2026

Trump Super PAC Launches $10 Million Ad Blitz to Boost Paxton in Texas

New York PostLean Right· Sep 6, 2026

Trump’s super PAC pours $10M into Ken Paxton’s Texas Senate race against James Talarico

Revolver NewsRight· Sep 6, 2026· ran in 2 outlets

Trump delivers $10 million to Ken Paxton in first major contribution of midterms…

Breitbart NewsRight· Sep 6, 2026

Trump’s MAGA Inc. Pours $10 Million into Ken Paxton’s Senate Race

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Al JazeeraLean Left· Sep 5, 2026

Trump-backed group announces $10m ad spend for midterm Senate race in Texas

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