TRUMP100 BONUS: The race that could change Trump’s presidency
Oct 28, 2026
Martha Kelner, a Sky News journalist reporting from the US, explores Texas as an unexpected Senate battleground. She compares rival rally crowds, campaign messages and the growing personal attacks. The conversation examines inflammatory rhetoric, debates over religion and transgender rights, immigration backlash, and whether Democrats can challenge Texas’s Republican dominance.
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Texas Suddenly Looks Like A Senate Battleground
- Texas has become unexpectedly competitive, forcing Republicans to defend a state they long treated as secure.
- Trump returned to Lubbock to mobilize infrequent voters who usually turn out mainly for him.
Two Rival Rallies Draw Thousands In Lubbock
- Trump’s Lubbock rally drew thousands, but James Tallarico attracted a similarly large and younger audience three miles away.
- Trump’s crowd skewed older and waited hours, while Tallarico’s supporters crowded around an overflow monitor.
Trump Campaigns Through Personality Rather Than Policy
- Tallarico presents identifiable policies on prices, immigration enforcement, and education, while Trump focuses on turnout and personal attacks.
- Trump urges voters to imagine him on the ballot even though his approval ratings are poor.