Trump Eyes Post-State of the Union Texas Trip Before Key Primary

Article content(Bloomberg) — President Donald Trump will head to Texas on Friday, promoting the economic and energy policies he’s expected to tout at his State of the Union address in the heart of one of the most hotly contested Senate primary races.Sign In or Create an AccountEmail AddressContinueor View more offersArticle contentTrump’s visit to Corpus Christi, detailed by a person familiar with the plans, offers the chance for the president to amplify the themes from Tuesday’s primetime address on friendly territory, having easily won Texas all three times he ran for president. Article contentWe apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Article contentArticle contentIt also will place him in the center of a spirited political campaign that could have a major impact on Republicans’ chances of maintaining control of the US Senate in November’s midterm election.Article contentTop StoriesGet the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.There was an error, please provide a valid email address.Sign UpBy signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.Thanks for signing up!A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Top Stories will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againInterested in more newsletters? Browse here.Article contentTrump, who has long relished his role as a kingmaker in Republican politics, has yet to endorse in one of the highest-profile GOP primary races this year — a three-way campaign for the party’s US Senate nomination where incumbent Senator John Cornyn is trying to fend off challenges from state Attorney General Ken Paxton and Wesley Hunt, a Houston-area congressman. Article contentPaxton has led in recent polling, though the race is widely expected to go to a runoff with the top two vote-getters advancing. The Texas primary election is March 3. Article contentNone of the three leading Republicans has yet been invited to join Trump at the event, according to MS NOW, which first reported the president’s plans. Trump is expected to discuss energy policy including his support for more production in a state where the oil industry holds considerable sway. Trump-backed candidates in US House races, and Governor Greg Abbott, are expected to attend, the network said.Article contentArticle contentDemocrats are eyeing Texas as a potential pickup opportunity, buoyed by a string of off-cycle and special election wins where the party has performed well above former Vice President Kamala Harris’s vote margins. Article contentDemocrats on March 3 will pick between US Representative Jasmine Crockett and state lawmaker James Talarico, a pair of progressives with vast social media followings who differ more in style than in substance. Article contentCrockett has gained fame by sparring with Republicans in the House Judiciary Committee, while Talarico has emphasized a more mild-mannered approach that seeks to persuade more moderate voters. While Crockett has led in most polling, Talarico’s campaign has seen nationwide attention and a fundraising boost after CBS pulled his appearance on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert earlier this month.Article contentTrending Posthaste: Forget tariffs, here's how Trump is really making money off Canada News IBM shares plunge as Anthropic touts COBOL modernization efforts Innovation Loblaw plans $2.4-billion investment in 2026, including 70 new stores Retail & Marketing Subscriber only. Garry Marr: There's a great divide in Canada's office real estate market and it's creating big winners and big losers Subscriber only Commercial Real Estate Xi Gains Leverage Before Trump Summit After Tariff Reversal PMN Business Share this article in your social networkCommentsYou must be logged in to join the discussion or read more comments.Create an AccountSign in Join the Conversation Postmedia is committed to maintaining a lively but civil forum for discussion. Please keep comments relevant and respectful. Comments may take up to an hour to appear on the site. You will receive an email if there is a reply to your comment, an update to a thread you follow or if a user you follow comments. Visit our Community Guidelines for more information. Posthaste: Forget tariffs, here's how Trump is really making money off Canada News IBM shares plunge as Anthropic touts COBOL modernization efforts Innovation Loblaw plans $2.4-billion investment in 2026, including 70 new stores Retail & Marketing Subscriber only. Garry Marr: There's a great divide in Canada's office real estate market and it's creating big winners and big losers Subscriber only Commercial Real Estate Xi Gains Leverage Before Trump Summit After Tariff Reversal PMN Business