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- 0:00[SPEAKER_00]: Texas Attorney General and Republican Senate nominee Ken Paxton faced widespread mockery for historical blunder.
- 0:08[SPEAKER_00]: He incorrectly claimed that the United States celebrated its 200th anniversary on July 4, 2026.
- 0:17[SPEAKER_00]: In reality, the date marks America's 250th birthday, a celebration promoted by the Trump administration this year.
- 0:25[SPEAKER_00]: While discussing Independence Day, Paxton stated, we celebrated the 200th anniversary of our country.
- 0:33[SPEAKER_00]: The United States actually celebrated its semiquan centennial on that date, not the bicentennial from 1976.
- 0:41[SPEAKER_00]: As the clips circulated on social media, critics began to mock Paxton for this major mix-up.
- 0:48[SPEAKER_00]: One user quipped, 200 is the new 250, highlighting the absurdity of the mistake.
- 0:55[SPEAKER_00]: Another user added, who as we, you celebrated the Fourth of July in the country we declared independence from.
- 1:02[SPEAKER_00]: Paxton is currently trailing Democratic State Representative James, Tallerico in several polls.
- 1:09[SPEAKER_00]: He is facing increasing pressure, not only from Democrats, but also from within his own party.
- 1:16[SPEAKER_00]: Former President Donald Trump continues to back Paxton, preparing campaign stops in Texas
- 1:24[SPEAKER_00]: However, even George W. Bush's brother-neal has crossed party lines to support Telerico.
- 1:31[SPEAKER_00]: His concerns about Paxton's record might influence voters in the upcoming election.
- 1:37[SPEAKER_00]: In a separate incident, Paxton arrived over two hours late to his own rally in Beaumont.
- 1:43[SPEAKER_00]: Despite the delay, the crowd remained showcasing their loyalty amid concerns about upcoming polls.