Trump deflects on leaked audio of Ken Paxton calling Texas midterm convention a drag on his poll numbers

TL;DR

Ken Paxton, a Texas Republican Senate candidate, is heard in leaked audio claiming a recent GOP midterm convention "dropped our numbers" and "everybody's numbers dropped."
President Trump stated he "hadn't heard that" about Paxton's comments but touted the convention's success.
Vice President JD Vance dismissed Paxton's remarks as "off-the-record" and stated, 'We're going to help Ken.'
Paxton's spokesperson called the leaked audio 'manipulated nonsense' and pointed to an internal poll showing Paxton leading.
Trump previously endorsed Paxton, calling him 'the greatest attorney general in America,' despite noting his imperfections.
Democrats see a chance to win statewide in Texas due to Trump's low approval ratings and Paxton's polarizing history.
Incumbent Sen. John Cornyn commented 'whoops!' when asked about the audio and warned of a 'tough environment' for Republicans in Texas.

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