President Trump faced repeated protest interruptions during a rally in San Antonio, with demonstrators removed by police and one reportedly assaulted by a supporter. The president temporarily stepped away from the microphone after one protester allegedly approached the stage.
Meanwhile, the Democratic National Committee filed a federal lawsuit seeking to block the Trump administration from using taxpayer funds for a series of promotional advertisements. According to media tracking firm AdImpact, these advertisements have cost taxpayers more than $12 million to date.
Separately, Trump distanced himself from two senior campaign and White House officials following reports that Chris LaCivita, co-manager of his 2024 presidential campaign, and James Blair, a campaign adviser and White House deputy chief of staff on leave, assisted the pro-Russia government in Republika Srpska over a weekend. Trump stated he would terminate both individuals immediately if he determined a conflict of interest existed, though he claimed initial unfamiliarity with their other work arrangements.
In related political developments, Ken Paxton, the Texas attorney general running as the Republican Senate candidate in a competitive race, acknowledged in leaked audio that rising fuel prices stemming from Trump’s Iran policy were creating electoral challenges for Republicans ahead of midterm elections. The Guardian sought comment from Paxton’s campaign regarding the recording.
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