Trump-linked super PAC gives $10 million for Paxton Senate campaign
MAGA Inc., a super PAC associated with President Trump, gave $10 million to support Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s Senate campaign, according to Federal Election Commission filings published Saturday. The payment went to political media company Del Ray Media and funded two attack ads targeting Democratic opponent James Talarico ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
MAGA Inc., President Trump’s super PAC, gave $10 million to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s Senate campaign, according to Federal Election Commission filings published Saturday.
The payment went to political media company Del Ray Media, which funded two attack ads against Paxton’s Democratic opponent, James Talarico.
The contribution came ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
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