Republican Senator Ted Cruz defended Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on social media Saturday ahead of the impeachment vote, calling him the “strongest conservative” in the United States and an “Austin swamp.” argued that it was possible. don’t deal with it.
According to FOX 4, a vote on impeachment against Paxton, scheduled for 1 p.m. was broken
“What’s happening to @KenPaxtonTX is a farce,” Cruz wrote in a series of tweets. “For the past nine years, Ken has been the most powerful conservative legislator in the country. There are no exceptions. No attorney general has fought the abuses of the Biden administration as violently and effectively as Paxton.”
“That’s why the Austin swamps want him out,” he continued. “Special interests don’t want a staunchly conservative AG. I understand people are concerned about Mr. Ken’s legal challenges. But the court should settle the matter.”
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Cruz, who also defends Paxton, said, “Virtually all the information in the article was released before Election Day, and voters re-elected Ken Paxton by a wide margin. In my view, the Texas legislature We should respect the choice,” he said. Texas voter. ”
The committee’s vote comes as Paxton, who praised Cruz’s comments, is under investigation in an FBI-led corruption scandal over allegations that the attorney general used his office to help donors. He was also indicted on securities and fraud charges in 2015, but he has yet to face trial.
Aides from Mr. Paxton’s office have said the attorney general’s office has been assisting donor Nate Paul in an unproven allegation of a conspiracy to steal $200 million of his fortune. I became concerned that I was abusing my authority.
Republican Senator Ted Cruz defended Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on social media on Saturday ahead of an impeachment vote in the state legislature. (Dylan Hollingsworth/Bloomberg, Anna Moneymaker via Getty Images)
Paxton also allegedly told staff he had an affair with a woman who worked for Paul.
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In the articles of impeachment, lawmakers said Mr. Paxton abused the Public Information Act, used his office to assist donors, fired employees who reported his “illegal” conduct, bribed and punished public officials. He is accused of misleading, etc.
Aides from Mr. Paxton’s office have said the attorney general’s office has been assisting donor Nate Paul in an unproven allegation of a conspiracy to steal $200 million of his fortune. I became concerned that I was abusing my authority.
Paxton also allegedly told staff he had an affair with a woman who worked for Paul.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton speaks at the Save America rally in Robstown, Texas on October 22, 2022. (Brandon Bell/Getty Images)
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In the articles of impeachment, lawmakers said Mr. Paxton abused the Public Information Act, used his office to assist donors, fired employees who reported his “illegal” conduct, bribed and punished public officials. He is accused of misleading, etc.
In Texas, impeachment by the House would require Paxton’s impeachment leave his office A Senate trial is pending immediately.
Fox News’ Adam Sabes and Associated Press contributed to this report.
