Attorney General Ken Paxton Acquitted of All Articles of Impeachment by Texas Senators
In a stunning turn of events, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has been acquitted of all 16 articles of impeachment by the GOP-controlled state Senate. The charges against Paxton included counts of bribery, dereliction of duty, and disregard of official duties. Despite facing impeachment in the Texas House and being suspended since May, Paxton was reinstated as attorney general on Saturday.
While over 60 Republicans in the Texas House broke party lines to impeach Paxton, his hold on the state Senate remained strong. Only two Republicans voted to remove him from office on any of the counts. Following the vote, Paxton took to social media to denounce the impeachment as a “sham” and expressed gratitude to the state senators for upholding the law and respecting the results of the election.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, who presided over the Senate trial and is a close ally of Paxton, criticized the wasted taxpayer dollars spent on the impeachment and called for a constitutional amendment to prevent such proceedings in the future. Former President Donald Trump, another ally of Paxton’s, also voiced his support on his social media platform and called for the resignation of Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan.
Governor Greg Abbott, who remained silent throughout the impeachment process, issued a statement in support of Paxton after the verdict. He stated that Paxton received a fair trial as mandated by the Texas Constitution and commended him for his efforts in representing Texas against federal overreach, particularly regarding border security.
Paxton’s wife, Angela Paxton, who is currently a state senator, shared a Bible quote on social media, expressing her joy and faith in the face of trials. Paxton himself expressed his love and admiration for his wife, praising her beauty.
Republican state Senator Charles Schwertner, who voted to acquit Paxton, applauded the deliberate and measured approach of the Texas Senate in conducting the impeachment trial. However, the verdict has caused controversy among some lawmakers, with Phelan condemning the decision and warning that Paxton still faces other lawsuits, indictments, and investigations.
The trial featured testimony from former top aides of Paxton, who expressed concerns about his relationship with real estate developer Nate Paul. Paxton’s former top lieutenant, Jeff Mateer, admitted to failing in his duty to protect the attorney general. Witnesses also alleged that Paxton manipulated state policies to benefit Paul and questioned why the whistleblowers chose to go to the FBI instead of Paxton with their concerns.
The impeachment trial of Ken Paxton captivated the Capitol and revealed an Attorney General accused of corruption. While Paxton may have been acquitted by the Senate, the fallout from this trial is far from over, with ongoing legal battles and investigations that may shed further light on his actions.
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