Trump downplays midterm concerns after Paxton win

About this episode

The episode discusses Trump's downplaying of midterm concerns following Ken Paxton's win and covers U.S. military actions in Iran and rising gas prices affecting grocery costs.

With Trump-backed candidate Ken Paxton winning the Republican nomination for Senate in Texas, Democrats are bullish in the battle for the chamber. Plus, The U.S. reportedly carried out new strikes on Iran, this time targeting a military site. And, the pain Americans are facing at the pump may soon appear at the grocery store. Akayla Gardner, David Drucker, Joel Payne, and Angelo Carusone join The 11th Hour this Wednesday night.

People in this episode

Host: Stephanie Ruhle

Guests: Akayla Gardner, David Drucker, Joel Payne, Angelo Carusone

Topics covered

• midterm elections
• Republican nomination
• U.S. military actions
• gas prices
• grocery store impact

Keywords

• Trump
• midterm elections
• Ken Paxton
• Iran strikes
• gas prices
• grocery store
• Democrats
• Republican nomination

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Democrats, The U.S.

Places: Iran, Texas

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