MAGA, Inc., a super PAC associated with President Donald Trump, announced a significant investment of $10 million in ad spending to back Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in his Senate race. This development was revealed in a recent filing with the Federal Election Commission.
Paxton faces a challenging race against Democrat state Rep. James Talarico. Polls show the candidates are in a close contest, with both vying for the U.S. Senate seat. The super PAC’s funding will support digital and TV ads statewide.
Earlier this year, Trump endorsed Paxton, aiding his victory over incumbent Sen. John Cornyn in the Republican primary. Paxton expressed gratitude on social media for Trump’s support and emphasized his agenda to reduce costs for families in Texas.
“While James Talarico has a record of raising taxes on working families, my Protecting the Texas Promise Agenda cuts costs and makes life more affordable. Thank you, President @realDonaldTrump, for your support,” Paxton posted.
Talarico’s campaign responded, criticizing the involvement of what they termed “billionaire-backed dark money groups.” They portrayed these groups as fearful of Talarico’s grassroots movement aimed at tackling the political system’s corruption.
In response to the super PAC’s support of Paxton, Talarico commented on the upcoming Republican midterm convention. He highlighted the disparity between wealthy donors and ordinary citizens, emphasizing efforts to bring together diverse political affiliations to support local communities.
MAGA Inc. spokesperson Alex Pfeiffer labeled Talarico as “High Tax Talarico,” claiming he intends to impose burdensome policies on Texans. The super PAC aims to spotlight Talarico’s policies and promote Paxton’s candidacy.
According to the Texas Tribune, Talarico’s campaign has raised $72 million, primarily from small donors, while Paxton’s campaign has gathered $16.8 million. The campaigns have released advertisements focusing on tax policies and support for rural hospitals.
MAGA, Inc. reportedly has $400 million in campaign funds. Trump referred to this as “my money,” pledging to spend whatever amount is necessary to champion their political cause.
This article was informed by contributions from the Associated Press and reporting by Brie Stimson, a Los Angeles-based writer for Fox News Digital.