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Inside the Impeachment Trial that Threatened to End Ken Paxton’s Political Career

Mr. Paxton, the Texas attorney general now running for the U.S. Senate, was accused of abusing the power of his office to protect a campaign donor. He was acquitted on all counts.

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Attorney General Ken Paxton of Texas at the final day of his 2023 impeachment trial.
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Paxton Aide Turned Whistle-Blower Appears in Ad Endorsing His Rival, Talarico

David Maxwell was among the staffers in the Texas attorney general’s office who accused Ken Paxton of abusing the power of his office, allegations that led to his impeachment. Mr. Paxton was acquitted.

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Ken Paxton and James Talarico
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