# Ron White slams Ken Paxton on Joe Rogan podcast

> Texas attorney general Ken Paxton faces backlash after conservative comedian Ron White called him a 'piece of s***' on Joe Rogan's podcast as Democrat Talarico gains polling edge
- Title: Ron White slams Ken Paxton on Joe Rogan podcast · Newsweek
- Summary: Texas attorney general Ken Paxton faces backlash after conservative comedian Ron White called him a 'piece of s***' on Joe Rogan's podcast as Democrat…
- Keywords: ron white, ken paxton, joe rogan, talarico, texas senate, polling, democrat, republican, attorney general, texas, Ron, White
- Source: Newsweek — https://newsweek.com/ron-white-ken-paxton-joe-rogan-talarico-texas-polls-12454214
- Published: 2026-09-17T09:56:24+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: ron white, ken paxton, joe rogan, talarico, texas senate, polling, democrat, republican, attorney general, texas
## Ron White attacks Paxton
Conservative comedian Ron White called Texas attorney general Ken Paxton a 'piece of s***' on Joe Rogan's podcast, accusing him of being a criminal who abused his office.

> He's a criminal. Just a piece of s***.
## Paxton's Senate race
Paxton, the Republican nominee for Texas U.S. Senate, faces a competitive race as Democrat Talarico gains momentum in polls.
## Talarico's polling lead
Democrat James Talarico leads in recent polls with a 58.2 percent chance of victory versus Paxton's 41.8 percent.
## Texas Senate race dynamics
Talarico, a Texas House member since 2018, claims the race is rigged by billionaire donors and puppet politicians.
## Paxton's campaign strategy
Paxton has focused on tax deductions for home down payments and health insurance to make life affordable for Texans.
## Key takeaway

Paxton's Senate campaign in Texas is under pressure from both polling data and conservative comedian criticism