Republican Sen. Ted Cruz took to social media Saturday to defend Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton ahead of a vote in the state House to impeach him.
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In the articles of impeachment, lawmakers accuse Paxton of misusing public information law, using his office to help a donor, terminating employees who reported his"unlawful" conduct, bribery, misleading public officials, and more. Multiple aides from Paxton's office became concerned that the attorney general was misusing the office's power to help donor Nate Paul regarding unproven claims of a conspiracy to steal $200 million of his properties was taking place. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton speaks at a 'Save America' rally on October 22, 2022, in Robstown, Texas.
In the articles of impeachment, lawmakers accuse Paxton of misusing public information law, using his office to help a donor, terminating employees who reported his"unlawful" conduct, bribery, misleading public officials, and more.immediately pending a trial in the Senate.Kyle Morris covers politics for Fox News. Story tips can be sent to
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