President Donald Trump made an unconventional appeal Wednesday night for Texans to elect state Attorney General Ken Paxton to the U.S. Senate at the Republican Party’s midterm convention.

Speaking to a primetime crowd, Trump doubled down on comments making fun of Paxton’s appearance and demeanor, while lauding his work as the Lone Star State’s top law enforcement official.

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