Four Muslim Republicans were asked to leave the Texas GOP convention as the party discussed 'Don't Sharia Our Texas.' Abraham George, outgoing GOP chair, told delegates to attend a Democrat convention instead, while Dr. Rick Scarborough told Mohamed Hussein to leave the country.
The Texas Republican Party convention in Houston featured Governor Greg Abbott's address, discussions on abortion policy, and an unusual appearance by an elephant. While the World Cup is hosted nearby, most delegates viewed it as irrelevant, focusing instead on conservative agenda and party unity.
Abraham George, the first Indian-American chairperson of the Texas Republican Party, lost his re-election bid to D’rinda Randall. His defeat was met with cheers from both MAGA supporters, who celebrated the ousting of an individual of Indian origin, and the Indian-American community, who accused him of ignoring racism faced by Indians in Texas.
An elephant named Paige brought to the Texas GOP convention went viral after it urinated on the floor. Democrats called it a 'perfect metaphor' for the party, while Indian-Americans noted the irony given the GOP's past comments on cultural practices.
An elephant named Paige, brought to the Texas Republican Party convention in Houston, urinated on the convention floor, drawing widespread online mockery and comparisons to an episode of The Simpsons. The incident occurred as local Republicans gathered to elect leaders and prepare for midterm elections.
President Donald Trump endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the Republican Senate primary runoff, backing a loyalist against incumbent Sen. John Cornyn. The race is seen as a test of Trump's influence in the GOP ahead of the 2026 midterms.
President Trump endorsed Texas AG Ken Paxton over incumbent Sen. John Cornyn in the upcoming GOP Senate runoff, calling Paxton a 'Fighter' and urging the race to end. The Texas Senate primary is the most expensive in US history.
