Texas AG Paxton on Senate Race, Trump Dividend and AI

Summary

Ken Paxton discusses his Texas Senate race against James Talarico, Trump's endorsement and financial support, and his positions on the proposed Trump dividend, AI and data center regulation, AI speech liability, and the Iran conflict. He supports slowing AI data center buildout while still competing with China, and backs Trump's Iran action based on nuclear intelligence. The interview focuses mainly on campaign strategy and policy rather than explicit market calls.

• Paxton says Trump's convention location and endorsement help his race; he is catching up in fundraising after his opponent's early spending.
• He supports the proposed $5,000 Trump dividend, arguing money returned to Americans boosts spending and tax revenue.
• On AI data centers, he favors slowing decisions to address local concerns but says the US must build them to compete with China.
• On AI regulation, he cautions First Amendment limits but says deceptive AI could face lawsuits or state action.
• On Iran, he supports Trump's action due to intelligence that Iran was close to nuclear weapons, though he would have preferred later timing.
• His Senate priorities include tax deductions for homebuyers, medical expenses, fitness and nutrition programs, and doubling the child tax credit.
• He says campaigning will focus on in-person Texas events rather than a CNN-style debate.