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Trump Claims U.S. Will Get Free Venezuelan Oil After Operation

Heading to a rally in Corpus Christi, Texas, Trump praised Ken Paxton, attacked a Texas rival over immigration and transgender issues, and said he was watching RSBN’s rally coverage. He also claimed the United States was set to receive Venezuelan oil after a military operation and warned that gasoline and diesel prices would soon fall. In a separate post, Trump said he would ban the term "AI/Artificial Intelligence" in official documents, while another message endorsed Rep. Scott Perry of Pennsylvania.

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Texas Rally and Ken Paxton Pitch

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Trump used a trio of posts tied to his Texas stop to promote Ken Paxton, attack a political rival, and tout conservative media coverage of his rally. He framed the trip as evidence of his continued strength in Texas and cast Paxton as the preferred MAGA candidate for Senate.

The Texas posts show Trump still using rally travel as a platform for down-ballot intervention, blending local campaign politics with broader culture-war themes. His praise of Paxton and attacks on the opposing candidate signal a strategy of tying Republican loyalty to issues such as immigration, transgender policy, and opposition to Democrats, while also elevating media outlets that provide favorable coverage. The RSBN shout-out fits his long-standing effort to steer supporters toward sympathetic media ecosystems and reinforce the idea that his movement is under siege by mainstream outlets and intraparty critics alike.

"Great Spirit. Ken Paxton is the Best Attorney General in the History of Texas, and will be an incredible Senator!"

"Get rid of the guns, get rid of the Oil, get rid of the meat, but Transgender Mutilization of your Children and Open Borders are OK."

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