Beto O’Rourke has returned to the campaign trail with a withering attack on Greg Abbott, accusing him of repeatedly letting down Texans and describing him as the “worst governor in America”.

Appearing at the border community of Laredo, a week after a viral infection forced him to take a break, the 49-year-old laid into Mr Abbott, and claimed polls showed him closing the gap on the incumbent Republican.

“All of you who have come out here tonight, let me let you in on the big news. We are going to win this election in November,” he said to cheers.

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