In the wake of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s crushing blowout of incumbent Republican Sen. John Cornyn by more than 27 points, President Donald Trump announced Wednesday he would personally hold rallies for the Republican winner, and he labeled the Democrat candidate James Talarico as Alfred E. Neuman, the famous cartoon mascot of Mad magazine.

“Congratulations to Ken Paxton on such a tremendous win, and to John Cornyn for having run a strong and powerful race but, more importantly, having had a truly great career,” Trump said on Truth Social.

“John will remain my friend for a long time to come, as we both watch Ken become a fantastic, common sense Senator, one who is respected by all.

“His opponent, Alfred E. Neuman, may be the worst TEXAS candidate I have ever seen.

“A strong Open Borders advocate, he is WEAK ON CRIME, believes there are 6 genders, is insulting to Jesus Christ, will never support the Military, was a big Mask Wearer until recently, and is a Vegan who dislikes meat, not exactly a good way to be if you’re wanting to win an Election in Texas.

“Jasmine Crockett, a very low IQ individual, who is no relation to the legendary frontiersman, Davy Crockett, would have been a far better choice for the Dumocrats.

“I will do some nice, big, beautiful rallies for Ken. Texas, this will be FUN! GOD BLESS AMERICA.”

Previously aboard Air Force One, Trump had said of Talarico, “The Democrats have a weird, a weird candidate.”

Last week, the Lone Star Liberty PAC which supports Paxton released an ad compiling many of Talarico’s own statements, claiming: “Low-T Talarico is too weak for Texas.”

WATCH:

Some of Talarico’s own comments in the ad state:

“God is non-binary.”

“There are many more than two biological sexes. In fact, there are six.”

“It is now existential that we try to reduce our meat consumption.”

“The American flag is such a complicated symbol for most of us.”

“Prophetic voices like Jesus have helped me reckon with my own whiteness, my own masculinity.”

“Our southern border should be like our front porch. There should be a giant welcome mat out front.”

“No need to sit and cry over your whiteness or your masculinity.”

“I love … the trans children.”

Texas Representative James Talarico really just tried to hide behind Jesus to defend abortion. “The Bible is silent,” he says.

Yeah, that’s not how this works.

The Bible is explicit. God didn’t stutter when He commanded us not to kill innocent humans. Scripture makes it… pic.twitter.com/BD9v1niSp5

— Kristan Hawkins (@KristanHawkins) May 26, 2026

“I am proud to say that our campaign has officially become a non-meat campaign. We are only buying vegan products from our local vegan businesses,” he said while wearing a face mask.

🚨James Talarico Just Declared War on Texas BBQ🚨

“I am proud to say that our campaign has officially become a non-meat campaign. We are only buying vegan products from our local vegan businesses.”
Bro… you do know you’re in TEXAS, right?

The state that runs on brisket, ribs,… pic.twitter.com/H9XJjdvyhP

— Reverend Jordan Wells (@WellsJorda89710) May 27, 2026