Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s impeachment riles Trump and his minions
Ultimately, what led lawmakers to impeach Paxton were his interactions with Austin real estate developer Nate Paul, with eight top aides telling the FBI in 2020 they had concerns over Paxton misusing his position and office to help Paul. The developer claimed there was a conspiracy to steal $200 million from his properties. The FBI searched Paul’s home in 2019, but he has not been charged and denies any wrongdoing.
The impeachment charges allege that Paxton attempted to interfere in foreclosure lawsuits and other legal issues to help Paul, that the Paul hired the woman who had the affair with Paxton in exchange for the legal benefits, and that Paul paid for renovations at Paxton’s home.the Associated Press on Friday that Paxton paid for all repairs and renovations.
Prior to the impeachment vote on Saturday, Trump — alongside his family members — came to Paxton’s defense.
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