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Texas Elections 2018

We fact checked Donald Trump's rally in Texas

At a campaign event for U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz in Houston, President Donald Trump, his son Eric Trump and Cruz himself made claims about ISIS, the Second Amendment and tax cuts.

President Donald J. Trump greets U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz during a MAGA rally at the Toyota Center in Houston on Oct. 22, 2018.

Texas Elections 2018

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz defeated Democratic challenger Beto O'Rourke in the race for U.S. Senate. View full 2018 Texas election results or subscribe to The Brief for the latest election news.

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