Politics · Lubbock, Texas, United States · United States of America · October 27, 2026

Trump campaigns in Texas, showcases Venezuelan oil, loosens methane rules

Reported by 12 outlets · first reported Oct 27, 7:07 PM ET

Trump held a rally in Lubbock, Texas, with Rubio and showed off a tanker of Venezuelan oil. He floated Venezuela as a 51st state. He said he is rolling back methane rules. Midterms are on November 3.

Why it matters

The vote will decide control of Congress for the rest of Trump's term.

Background

Democrats hold a slight edge in polls, and Trump's approval is about 32% in one survey.

The story so far

1. Oct 27Trump campaigns in Texas, showcases Venezuelan oil, loosens methane rules
2. Oct 28Trump shows Venezuelan oil tanker, floats 51st state

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Sources

• The Guardian ↗Oct 27, 9:13 PM ET
• The Guardian ↗Oct 27, 7:07 PM ET
• The Straits Times ↗Oct 27, 7:20 PM ET

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