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Cornered by Big Bend backlash, Texas Republicans tread carefully around Trump
Summary by The McAllen Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Alejandro Serrano and Gabby Birenbaum, The Texas Tribune , as published by ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Main News
· August 21, 2026
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Key points The project involves carving roads and barriers through Big Bend, which has sparked outrage among constituents. Texas Republicans are facing a difficult situation due to the Trump administration's latest border project.
Texas Republicans are facing a difficult situation due to the Trump administration's latest border project. The project involves carving roads and barriers through Big Bend, which has sparked outrage among constituents. This has put Texas Republicans in a tough spot, as they are caught between their constituents and a president they do not want to cross.
The situation is particularly notable given that Texas Republicans have historically been dominant in the politics of the southern border. Now, they are being forced to tread carefully to avoid alienating either side.
Further details on the situation and the response of Texas Republicans, including Attorney General Ken Paxton, are available from the source.
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Published: August 21, 2026 ·
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