Trump calls Greg Abbott a RINO
The gist
President Donald Trump blamed Gov. Greg Abbott's "RINO" turn for his Texas governor's race loss.
Abbott's defeat ends Republicans' three-decade hold on the Texas governor's office.
How it unfolded
- Nov 3, 2026Shortly after Abbott conceded the Texas governor's race to Democrat Gina Hinojosa, Trump posted on Truth Social blaming Abbott's "RINO" turn for the loss.
- Nov 3, 2026Trump followed up with a post saying he would become a "Political Pundit, both good and bad, on the reasons these Candidates won and lost."
- Nov 4, 2026Chron reported that Trump blamed Abbott for his election defeat, accusing the Republican of becoming a "RINO" in the final months of his campaign.