Trump Withdraws Endorsement of Abbott After Texas Governor Loses to Hinojosa

independent.co.uk —

President Donald Trump withdrew his endorsement of Texas Governor Greg Abbott hours after Abbott lost his reelection bid to Democrat Gina Hinojosa, who won 52.8 to 45.7 percent. Trump had praised Abbott earlier that day. Hinojosa becomes the first Democrat elected Texas governor in over 30 years and the first Latina in state history. Abbott conceded Tuesday night, saying he called Hinojosa to offer transition assistance. Democrats also won Senate races in North Carolina, South Carolina, Iowa, Kansas, and Ohio, positioning the party to control both chambers. Trump blamed Abbott's loss on him becoming a "RINO" and appeared publicly at his White House renovation site.


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