MSNBC Hosts React to Trump Mocking Ken Paxton’s Appearance During Texas Campaign

The hosts of MSNBC’s “The Weekend” reacted with visible amusement on Saturday, October 10, 2026, to recent footage of Donald Trump’s unconventional campaign style in Texas. During a segment reviewing the former president’s appearances on behalf of Republican Senate nominee Ken Paxton, the panel focused on a series of personal jabs Trump directed at the man he is officially endorsing.

In clips from recent events, including a campaign stop in San Antonio on October 7, Trump offered what some commentators described as a backhanded endorsement. While praising Paxton’s performance as Texas Attorney General, Trump told the crowd that Paxton “may not be the best-looking guy I’ve ever seen” and pointedly remarked, “I don’t like the way Ken dresses.”

The commentary prompted a sharp reaction from “The Weekend” cohost Eugene Daniels. “If that is what love looks like, baby, let it not find me,” Daniels said, as the panel laughed at the contrast between Trump’s “tough love” rhetoric and the high stakes of the Texas Senate race.

Hosts of '' reacted to the contrast between public campaign appearances and private political polling.

The public ribbing comes at a sensitive time for the Paxton campaign. Despite Trump’s vocal support, which helped Paxton unseat incumbent Senator John Cornyn in the primary, the relationship between the two figures has shown signs of private strain. According to a report from The Texas Tribune, leaked audio from early October featured Paxton telling donors that a previous Trump convention in Dallas had actually “dropped our numbers” in internal polling.

The tension highlights the dual nature of Trump’s involvement in the race. While he has praised Paxton’s performance as Texas Attorney General, his tendency to mock the candidate’s appearance and wardrobe has provided frequent fodder for critics.

The race for the U.S. Senate seat in Texas continues as the November general election approaches. Paxton is currently facing Democratic nominee James Talarico. The optics of the Republican alliance remain significant for undecided voters.

While Trump’s San Antonio appearance was intended to solidify his base and boost Paxton’s standing, the MSNBC panel noted that the “bullying” tone of the remarks often overshadows the policy goals of the campaign. Paxton has largely refrained from responding directly to Trump’s comments regarding his fashion or appearance, maintaining a public focus on the campaign’s platform against Talarico.

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