Ken Paxton Controversial: Ken Paxton, the Texas GOP Attorney General, recently faced a tough meeting to remove him. Instead of accepting the result and moving on, Paxton caused trouble by making unproven claims about a plan between the Biden administration and Texas Republicans, whom he believes were behind his failed removal attempt.
After acquittal, Paxton criticized Republicans for betraying him. Karl Rove, former adviser to George W. Bush, U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, and the Republican Court of Criminal Appeals were part of his plans. Cornyn was criticized as a poor rep for Texans, and Paxton suggested he needs a stronger opponent in 2026. He seemed likely to run for office.
Paxton’s main complaint about Cornyn was his inaction on undocumented immigrants in Texas. Paxton criticized Cornyn for his weak stance and lack of ideas for a solution.
When Paxton spoke to Tucker Carlson, he didn’t explain his potential firing. He said the impeachment was in response to challenging the 2020 election and President Biden’s policies in court.
Paxton said some lawyers on the impeachment case had worked for DOJ under Biden. He implied it wasn’t a mistake and hinted at a larger plan.
Paxton was fired for incompetence. The Texas House alleged he helped delay property sales, harassed opponents, and accessed private records related to investigations. The friend helped Paxton’s man find a job and worked on his house in Austin.
Paxton also opposed impeachment. He couldn’t speak out during the summer due to a trial gag order by Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick. He claimed House impeachment leaders violated the gag order by giving false info to the media, hindering his defense.
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Paxton blamed Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC, implying their involvement in his removal plan. He said the impeachment process was unfair as it didn’t let him defend himself before being removed. He backed Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick‘s plan to strengthen state laws on impeachment and removal from office.
Paxton disliked aspects of impeachment. He said it was hastily written with many errors. He told a GOP on the House Committee on General Investigations that he was unaware of the investigation until May.
Later, the AG encountered more issues. Paxton also noted that a recent court decision in Texas made it harder for him to pursue election fraud alone. He said the decision stopped prosecutions despite his office’s anti-fraud efforts.
Paxton alleges voting fraud in Texas but lacks evidence. Reports show a decent 2020 state election.
Paxton is ready to return to work after his impeachment trial. His comments and claims have raised concerns about the future of the Republican Attorney General and Texas politics.
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Paxton has served 20 years in elected office. He was first elected to the Legislature in 2002 and quickly became known as a staunch conservative. In 2010, he ran against GOP speaker Joe Straus, endearing himself to a growing faction of the party, despite the unsuccessful nature of the campaign.
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