Greg Abbott Will Not Attend Trump Rally in San Antonio

<figure><img alt="US President Donald Trump walks to board Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, on September 11, 2025." src="https://thedailybeast-thedailybeast-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/v2/XUAJFCKU6ZGHBJ5JSEBQ2LZPIY.jpg?auth=b7dbe118c12fca16478414aa21ee359600c88d8325608e35daf120ef4a900a9b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3840&amp;height=2160" /><figcaption>Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images</figcaption></figure><p>Texas Governor Greg Abbott has confirmed that he will not attend a rally hosted by former President Donald Trump in San Antonio on Thursday due to scheduling conflicts. This announcement comes amid a New York Times poll indicating that Abbott's Democratic opponent, Gina Hinojosa, is leading by 3 points in the upcoming election.</p><p>Abbott, who is seeking re-election for a fourth term, stated that Trump's presence in Texas typically generates excitement among the Republican base and helps with voter turnout. However, Trump's approval ratings have recently dropped to a career low of 32%, according to Reuters polling, which is 2 points lower than his ratings following the Capitol riots on January 6, 2021.</p><p>Concerns among voters have shifted towards issues such as the rising cost of living and foreign military engagements, impacting Trump's ability to galvanize support. Democrats currently hold a 9-point lead on the generic congressional ballot, making previously secure Republican seats more competitive.</p><p>In addition to Abbott's situation, Attorney General Ken Paxton is facing challenges in his Senate campaign, with polls showing his Democratic opponent, James Talarico, leading by as much as 6 points. Paxton has been noted as the least popular Republican Senate candidate in Texas this century, according to CNN.</p><p>The Daily Beast has reached out to Abbott's office and the White House for further comments regarding this development.</p>