WACO, Texas–Controversy seems to follow former Presidential Donald Trump. Sometimes he invites it. But this time, it was unfairly foisted upon him, Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick insisted at Trump’s 2024 campaign-kickoff rally.
On March 25, after thousands of people stood for hours in 78-degree heat at the Waco Regional Airport, Patrick bounded up the stairs and took center stage in advance of Trump’s appearance.
Patrick dispelled speculation about the motivation behind Trump’s decision to launch his third presidential campaign at this time and place. Using one of Trump’s stock phrases, Patrick dismissed as “fake news” any connection to an infamous tragedy near Waco….