Trump travels to Texas Children's accounts touted

Oct 7

Baier and Lucas Tomlinson report Trump's October 7 travel to Texas ahead of a scheduled San Antonio address. They describe recent polling favoring James Talarico over Ken Paxton, a competitive Senate race and Trump's denial of regrets about endorsing Paxton over John Cornyn. Tomlinson reports more than $112 million in advertising over the past month, about 82 percent from outside groups, mostly supporting Paxton. The report then turns to Trump accounts: the White House says 70 million children under eighteen are automatically enrolled, and Trump predicts they will benefit from market growth. Tomlinson explains the $1,000 Treasury contribution for qualifying children born during Trump's second term, annual family contributions of up to $5,000, pledges by more than seventy companies and the Dells' $6.25 billion commitment for 25 million children. Michael Dell speaks about small beginnings. These are reported enrollment totals, program terms and pledges, not proof that all accounts have been claimed, funded or have produced returns. Tomlinson closes with Trump's anniversary telephone call to Netanyahu and Trump's comment that the other side is paying a heavy price.

ABC reports Trump's third Texas campaign trip in a month, with Mary Bruce saying he is heading there and later referring to his presence there that evening. He is seeking to bolster Ken Paxton while unnamed polls show Republican Senate and governor candidates behind their Democratic opponents. Bruce reports Trump's same-day statement that he has no regrets about endorsing Paxton. The report does not establish a delivered rally or election outcomes. Fox's same-evening report identifies the forthcoming address as San Antonio, describes recent polling favoring James Talarico and the Senate race as a toss-up, and directly airs Trump's no-regrets answer about choosing Paxton over John Cornyn. Lucas Tomlinson reports more than $112 million in advertising in the preceding month, about 82 percent from outside groups, mostly supporting Paxton. The reports describe one trip before the scheduled address; neither establishes a delivered rally or election result.