Trump calls Abbott a 'RINO' after Democrat flips Texas governor seat Mateo Rosiles, USA TODAY NETWORK Nov 4, 2026 Nov 4, 2026 Updated 14 hrs ago 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save President Donald Trump has weighed in on the results of the Texas gubernatorial election after a Democrat ousted the Republican incumbent.kAmx? 2 D@4:2= >65:2 A@DE[ %CF>A 4C:E:4:K65 v@G] vC68 p33@EE =@DD E@ s6>@4C2E:4 492==6?86C v:?2 w:?@;@D2 @? }@G] b]k^AmkAmQx7 vC68 p33@EE[ E96 v@G6C?@C @7 %6I2D[ 925?’E 364@>6 2 #x}~ :? 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