The former president called out the Texas governor's silence on Paxton's impeachment.
The state House of Representatives on Saturday impeached Paxton on 20 articles that included bribery and abuse of public trust.
The vote immediately suspended Paxton from office, pending an outcome of a trial in the Republican-controlled state, and empowered Abbott to appoint a replacement to serve in the interim. It is not yet clear when a trial could take place. Abbott, who was the state's attorney general prior to Paxton's taking the job in 2015, has remained silent about Paxton all week, including after Saturday's impeachment.
Former President Donald Trump is seen arriving at Trump Tower on May 27, 2023 in New York City. Trump has criticized Gregg Abbott for his silence over Paxton's impeachment.Abbott's silence prompted Trump to write on his social media platform:"MISSING IN ACTION! Where is the Governor of Texas on his Attorney General's Impeachment?"if they proceeded with the impeachment.
He lashed out in particular at Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan, who he called"barely a Republican at all."Read more
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