Sen. TedCruz has come to the defense of TXAG Ken Paxton, who is facing an impeachment vote on Saturday. Paxton is facing 20 articles of impeachment introduced by a House committee, and the impeachment vote was scheduled for 1 p.m.
Paxton is facing 20 articles of impeachment introduced by a House committee, and the impeachment vote was scheduled for 1 p.m. Cruz took to social media Saturday morning to defend the attorney general, describing the impeachment as"a travesty" and describing Paxton as"the strongest conservative AG in the country.
Paxton has been accused of multiple crimes, including felonies, such as abusing his office powers through bribery, improper influence, and creating a culture of fear and retaliation. He is also accused of not paying any of his $3.3 million ordered payout for a lawsuit settlement from former aides who accused him of retaliation in 2020.
The attorney general has denied any wrongdoing and called for peaceful protests ahead of the vote, claiming state lawmakers were ignoring the will of the voters who reelected Paxton in November.“They are determined to ignore the law,” Paxton said at a press conference on Friday. “They have denied me the opportunity to present the evidence which contradicts their politically motivated narrative, and they are showcasing their absolute contempt for the electoral process.
The vote needs a two-thirds majority in order to pass. If the vote does pass, Paxton will need to step down until he is tried in the state Senate.
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