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Paxton Scandals and Texas Politics
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton faces backlash over Dubai trips and campaign ties.
In brief
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton faces backlash over Dubai trips and campaign ties. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's campaign is under scrutiny after leaked audio shows him blaming opponents for his campaign struggles and a Wall Street Journal video reveals him with criminal fugitives in Dubai. Originally reported…
Paxton's Dubai Trip
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton jetsets to Dubai with criminal fugitives.
“Paxton jetsets to Dubai to pal around with his paramour and criminal fugitives”
Kacey Musgraves' Response
Kacey Musgraves criticized Ken Paxton after he compared himself to James Talarico.
“I don’t think you have a dog in this fight but if you did you would have shot it”
Paxton Blames Campaign Struggles
Paxton blamed his campaign losses on opponents and lack of fundraising time.
“He blames his primary against Sen. John Cornyn (whose choice was that, Ken?)”
Trump's Reaction
President Trump criticized Sen. Cornyn for not helping Paxton's campaign.
“Well, Mr. President, if you wanted Cornyn to campaign in the Senate race, maybe you shouldn’t have told Texas Republicans to kick the longtime incumbent out of the Senate”
Comptroller's Office Scandal
Republican Comptroller Don Huffines wants $3 million for personal office refurbishment.
“Huffines says he wants to cut waste, but apparently that just meant laying off all the people in the Comptroller’s Office who know what they’re doing”
The short version
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's campaign is under scrutiny after leaked audio shows him blaming opponents for his campaign struggles and a Wall Street Journal video reveals him with criminal fugitives in Dubai.
