Brief
Trump claims “best numbers” at Texas manufacturing rally amid low approval
At a Denton manufacturing plant, Trump asserted his economic record while warning that his low approval and the Texas Senate race could hurt GOP prospects.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Donald Trump told a crowd of a few hundred people at a manufacturing plant in Denton, Texas, on Thursday that he has "the greatest numbers of any president in the history of our country," even as his approval rating in the state sits at 41%.
What happened
The rally began about 40 minutes late and lasted roughly an hour. Trump’s speech focused on economic achievements, criticism of critics’ use of the word “affordability,” and a call for voters to back Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in his upcoming Senate race.
What the reports add
The Independent noted that Trump’s remarks on affordability were met with cheers at first but the audience grew quiet when he repeated the claim about “greatest numbers.” The article also highlighted a Fox News poll showing Democratic challenger James Talarico leading Paxton 51% to 49%.
What was said
Trump said, "We have the greatest numbers of any president in the history of our country, and I can't get the word out," and added, "The only thing we're doing bad at is public relations." He also claimed, "They say, ‘yes, but affordability?’ And everyone thinks that the prices are high because of me, but they're not. We're the ones bringing down the prices." The report quoted his criticism of critics’ language as "a great line of bull***t."
How it came about
The Texas swing follows Trump’s recent attacks on the Federal Reserve and his low approval among college‑educated voters, as reported in earlier Felo News pieces. His focus on manufacturing ties into broader GOP messaging ahead of the 2026 midterms.
Key facts
- Trump claimed he has the greatest presidential numbers in history. (independent.co.uk)
- Trump’s approval rating in Texas is 41%. (independent.co.uk)
- Ken Paxton trails James Talarico 49% to 51% in a Fox News poll. (independent.co.uk)
- The rally began 40 minutes late and lasted about an hour. (independent.co.uk)
- Trump criticized critics for using the word "affordability". (independent.co.uk)
Sources
- [1] independent.co.uk — originally reported as “Trump touts having the best numbers of any president, despite dismal approval rating”
