Texas GOP convention’s live elephant steals the show — for all the wrong reasons
A live elephant was the center of attention at the 2026 Republican Party of Texas Convention, serving as a symbol of unity — and later giving attendees something else to remember. Abbott reposted a video with the elephant, and said, “Everything IS bigger in Texas!” https://x.com/GregAbbott_TX/status/2065622954432471403 Everything IS bigger in Texas! 🔥🏁 https://t.co/UUdJbV5hTf— Greg Abbott (@GregAbbott_TX) June 13, 2026 Welcome Paige! What a treat for our delegates and guests – it’s one they won’t ever forget! 🐘 pic.twitter.com/1fx7OdFT7nAdvertisement— Texas GOP (@TexasGOP) June 12, 2026 While the Texas GOP highlighted the spectacular emblem, symbolizing the Republican Party’s iconic elephant logo, Democrats shared a different message.
- ▪A live elephant was the center of attention at the 2026 Republican Party of Texas Convention, serving as a symbol of unity — and later giving attendees something else to remember.
- ▪Abbott reposted a video with the elephant, and said, “Everything IS bigger in Texas!” https://x.com/GregAbbott_TX/status/2065622954432471403 Everything IS bigger in Texas! 🔥🏁 https://t.co/UUdJbV5hTf— Greg Abbott (@GregAbbott_TX) June 13,
- ▪What a treat for our delegates and guests – it’s one they won’t ever forget! 🐘 pic.twitter.com/1fx7OdFT7nAdvertisement— Texas GOP (@TexasGOP) June 12, 2026 While the Texas GOP highlighted the spectacular emblem, symbolizing the Republican
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A live elephant was the center of attention at the 2026 Republican Party of Texas Convention, serving as a symbol of unity — and later giving attendees something else to remember. The convention ran from June 11-13 in Houston, Texas, with a theme of “Strong Roots, Bold Future.” Recommended Stories Janeese Lewis George campaign funnels secret payouts through local union Ohio adds photo ID requirement for mail-in ballots in 2027 Democratic establishment backs McDuffie for DC mayor, while unions bolster Lewis George As part of the event, an African elephant named Paige surprised attendees on Friday.Advertisement Paige was wearing a banner that said, “UNITY DRIVES VICTORY” alongside the campaign logo for Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX).
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