Donald Trump Jr. said Paxton was being targeted by a 'RINO/Dem led witch hunt.'
The Republican-controlled Texas House General Investigating Committee adopted 20 articles of impeachment against Paxton, focusing on allegations of bribery, abuse of public trust, and unfitness for office.
Stock photo showing Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton speaking outside the US Supreme Court in Washington, DC on November 1, 2021. Impeachment proceedings against Paxton will begin on Saturday afternoon.Paxton has denied any wrongdoing and on Friday told reporters the impeachment vote will be"illegal."
He added:"Every politician who supports this deceitful impeachment attempt will inflict lasting damage on the credibility of the Texas House." Paxton is accused of issuing legal opinions and intervening in foreclosure lawsuits in a bid to help Nate Paul, a real estate developer and donor to his campaign.raided Paxton's home in 2019 and the following year, eight of his former aides raised concerns with the federal agency over the attorney general's relationship with Paul, but he hasn't faced any criminal charges.
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