Trump U-turns on former MAGA ally Greg Abbott with dizzying speed after his election loss became clear

Republican Greg Abbott, who has led Texas for 12 years, lost his bid for another term to Democrat Gina Hinojosa, who took 52.8 percent to his 45.7 percent in Associated Press results updated Wednesday evening. Hinojosa will be the first Latina to hold the office and the first Democrat sworn in as governor in over three decades. Abbott conceded, saying he had called her to offer help with the transition, according to The Independent.

President Donald Trump's reaction swung sharply. On election morning he posted on Truth Social that Abbott had his "Complete and Total Endorsement," calling him an exceptional governor and urging Texans to vote. Once the AP called the race that night, Trump said on the same platform that Abbott would have won had he not turned into a RINO during his last six months in the job.

The Texas result was one of several Democratic gains. James Talarico defeated Attorney General Ken Paxton for a Senate seat, and Democrats also took key Senate contests in North Carolina, South Carolina, Iowa, Kansas and Ohio. The Independent reports the party now appears set to control both chambers of Congress. Trump has responded by blaming fellow Republicans.

Summarized by PolitiKool from The Independent’s reporting. Read the full story at The Independent →