{"id":2032798,"date":"2023-09-15T04:54:01","date_gmt":"2023-09-15T08:54:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-voices-support-for-ken-paxton-amid-impeachment\/"},"modified":"2023-09-15T04:57:03","modified_gmt":"2023-09-15T08:57:03","slug":"trump-voices-support-for-ken-paxton-amid-impeachment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-voices-support-for-ken-paxton-amid-impeachment\/","title":{"rendered":"Trump backs Paxton amid impeachment."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">10<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ftrump-voices-support-for-ken-paxton-amid-impeachment%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2032798&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><blockquote>\n<h2>Former President Donald Trump Supports Texas Attorney General Ken \u2062Paxton Amid Impeachment Proceedings<\/h2>\n<p>Former President Donald Trump recently took to Truth Social to express his\u2063 unwavering support for Texas Attorney \u200bGeneral Ken Paxton, who is currently facing impeachment proceedings.<\/p>\n<p>In a post on Truth Social, Trump wrote, &#8220;Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton was easily re-elected last November, but now establishment RINOS [Republicans in name only] are trying to\u2064 undo that Election with a shameful impeachment of him.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Trump raised concerns about\u2064 who\u200d would replace Paxton, emphasizing that he is one of the toughest and best Attorney Generals in the country. He warned that the potential replacement could be a Democrat or\u200d even worse, a RINO. Trump expressed disappointment in the Republicans&#8217;\u200d internal conflicts,\u2064 stating, &#8220;It\u2019s a SAD day in the \u2062Great State of Texas!&#8221;<\/p>\n<div class=\"shortcode\">\n<div class=\"border-comp-divider mb-4 mr-4 w-full max-w-[500px] border px-5 py-4 text-[16px] leading-[20px] text-[#262626] md:float-left\" id=\"in_article_related_stories\">\n<div class=\"mb-3 font-sans text-[16px] font-semibold uppercase leading-[19px] text-[#2F2F2F]\">Related Stories<\/div>\n<ul class=\"mb-4 flex gap-2\">\n<li class=\"grow\">\n<div class=\"mb-1 line-clamp-2\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/epochtv\/day-8-of-texas-ag-ken-paxtons-impeachment-trial-5491266\">Day 8 of Texas AG Ken Paxton\u2019s Impeachment Trial<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-comp-caption text-[14px] leading-[18px]\">9\/14\/2023<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"shrink-0 basis-[120px]\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/epochtv\/day-8-of-texas-ag-ken-paxtons-impeachment-trial-5491266\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"mb-4 flex gap-2\">\n<li class=\"grow\">\n<div class=\"mb-1 line-clamp-2\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/texas-house-rests-averting-early-verdict-in-paxton-impeachment-to-end-day-7-post-5490811\">Texas House Rests, Averting Early Verdict in Paxton Impeachment to End Day 7<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-comp-caption text-[14px] leading-[18px]\">9\/14\/2023<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"shrink-0 basis-[120px]\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/texas-house-rests-averting-early-verdict-in-paxton-impeachment-to-end-day-7-post-5490811\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>This is not the first time Trump has shown support for Paxton. In \u20632020, Paxton backed Trump and urged the Supreme Court to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-voices-support-for-ken-paxton-amid-impeachment\/\" title=\"Trump backs Paxton amid impeachment.\">address electoral vote challenges<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>In May, the Republican-led Texas House of Representatives voted to impeach Paxton, despite \u200dhis recent reelection. \u2064The impeachment \u2063included 20 articles of corruption, such as obstruction of justice, bribery, and abuse of public trust. Paxton was accused of granting favors to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-donors-back-efforts-to-recall-calif-gov-newsom\/\" title=\"Trump donors back efforts to recall Calif. Gov. Newsom\">real estate developer<\/a> and misusing public funds. He pleaded not guilty to 16 articles, while four were\u2063 held in abeyance.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<h2>Impeachment<\/h2>\n<p>The impeachment proceedings against Paxton also involved allegations of an extramarital affair and \u200cretaliation against\u2062 a whistleblower. Paxton denied the charges and criticized the lack of evidence presented.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<p>Following his removal from official duties, Paxton released \u200ca statement expressing his frustration with the process, claiming he was not given a fair opportunity to present his side of\u2063 the story.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"shortcode post-related-videos\">\n<div class=\"lazyload-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"lazyload-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Paxton&#8217;s supporters, including Senator Ted Cruz, have rallied behind him, highlighting \u200bhis\u2063 efforts to challenge Biden \u200cadministration policies. Cruz tweeted, &#8220;No <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/breaking-ag-barr-authorizes-federal-prosecutors-to-pursue-substantial-allegations-of-voting-irregularities-before-2020-election-is-certified\/\" title=\"BREAKING: AG Barr Authorizes Federal Prosecutors to Pursue \"Substantial Allegations\" of Voting Irregularities Before 2020 Election is Certified\">attorney general<\/a> has battled the abuses of the Biden admin \u200cmore ferociously\u2014and more effectively\u2014than has Paxton.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Despite the ongoing trial, Paxton&#8217;s supporters view the proceedings as a political attack, questioning the lack of evidence presented at the start.<\/p>\n<p>The trial took an unexpected turn when prosecutors abruptly rested\u2063 their case after a\u2063 motion\u2063 to dismiss the charges. The trial will continue with further deliberations and \u2064voting.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How might the outcome \u2064of Paxton&#8217;s impeachment proceedings impact his political \u200dcareer and\u2062 future\u200b elections<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Early-verdict-in-paxton-impeachment-to-end-day-7-post-5490811&#8243;><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Paxton, a staunch \u200bally of the former president, has been\u200d facing impeachment proceedings initiated by members \u2063of his own party. The\u2064 impeachment articles accuse him\u2062 of abusing his office to benefit a wealthy donor and of subsequently \u200cretaliating against whistleblowers who reported the wrongdoing. \u200bPaxton has denied all allegations and \u200dhas vowed to fight\u2063 the\u200d impeachment\u200c charges.<\/p>\n<p>The\u2063 impeachment trial of Paxton has been ongoing for several days, \u2064with the \u2062Texas House putting forth evidence and witnesses to support their case against him. The trial has garnered national attention as it could potentially lead \u200bto Paxton&#8217;s removal from office. However, \u2062with \u2064Trump&#8217;s \u2064recent endorsement, \u2064it \u2064is evident that Paxton\u200b still maintains\u200c strong support from some quarters.<\/p>\n<p>This display of support from \u2063Trump\u2062 comes as no surprise, as \u200dhe has often shown loyalty to his allies, especially those who have publicly supported him. It also underscores the continuing influence and relevance of \u2064Trump in \u2064Republican politics, despite\u2063 no longer being in office.<\/p>\n<p>Trump&#8217;s endorsement carries weight within the Republican Party, and his support may sway public opinion in\u2064 favor of Paxton and against \u2062his impeachment. In recent\u2064 years, Trump has become a \u2064key \u200cfigure in shaping the party&#8217;s agenda and\u200c influencing the decisions of its\u200d members.<\/p>\n<p>However, it is important to note that not all Republicans share Trump&#8217;s perspective. Some party members have expressed concerns over Paxton&#8217;s alleged misconduct and believe\u2063 that impeachment is necessary to uphold the integrity of \u2063the office. The impeachment proceedings will ultimately serve as \u200ba test for the unity and cohesion\u2063 of the \u200dRepublican Party.<\/p>\n<p>As the trial continues, the outcome remains uncertain. The Texas House will need a \u200ctwo-thirds majority vote to impeach Paxton and \u200cmove\u2064 the trial to the Senate. If impeached by the House, Paxton will face trial in\u200c the Senate, where a two-thirds majority will be required to remove him from \u2062office.<\/p>\n<p>Regardless of the trial&#8217;s outcome, the support of Trump \u200dwill likely impact the political landscape for both\u2062 Paxton and \u2062the Republican Party. Trump&#8217;s endorsement \u2063may mobilize his base \u200band\u200b energize supporters, further solidifying their loyalty to \u2062Paxton and \u200bthe Republican cause.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, the public attention on\u200d Paxton&#8217;s impeachment proceedings could have implications for future political ambitions. If the\u2063 impeachment charges are dropped or\u2063 Paxton successfully defends himself against them, \u2063it could strengthen his position\u2064 as a political figure and even potentially boost his chances in future elections.<\/p>\n<p>Overall, Trump&#8217;s support for Ken \u200cPaxton amidst his impeachment \u200dproceedings highlights the \u2062dynamics within the Republican Party and showcases the enduring influence of the former president. The trial will undoubtedly shape the future of Paxton&#8217;s career and test the unity of the party\u2063 as it grapples with\u200c internal conflicts.<\/p>\n<p>For now, all eyes are \u2062on Texas as the impeachment \u200ctrial of Ken Paxton continues to unfold.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Former President Donald Trump expressed his backing for Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Truth Social. 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