Former President Donald Trump and U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz denounced Paxton's impeachment, while state Rep. James Talarico spoke about accountability.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suspended from his duties while he awaits his impeachment trial in the state Senate.
No date has been set for Paxton's impeachment trial. He may fare better in the Senate, which includes more of his allies, including his own wife, Angela Paxton. She also holds his former seat in the state legislature.The staunch conservative Republican is facing 20 impeachment charges, including bribery, fraud and abuse of office. He's accused of taking money to help a wealthy megadonor and then firing the aides who reported it. He's also accused of interference in federal elections.
Democratic state Rep. James Talarico said he hopes what happened in Texas over the weekend will set a precedent for holding corrupt public officials accountable. Former President Trump was praising Paxton on Truth Social, and he also called out Gov. Abbott, saying,"Missing in action! Where is the governor of Texas on his attorney general's impeachment?"
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