Ken Paxton, Texas attorney general, gained fame through a controversial history marked by an admitted adulterous affair and accusations of corrupt dealings. His affair contributed to his impeachment by a Republican-controlled House in 2023, amidst a significant federal investigation into potential securities fraud. Despite the controversies, he was acquitted by the Texas Senate and his political standing within the GOP strengthened. Paxton's impeachment efforts were framed as a witch hunt, igniting support from the party's hardline conservative members, ultimately benefiting his political career.
One of the most remarkable aspects of Donald Trump's rise to the White House was his ability to transcend an unsavory personal and professional history to become the favorite politician of the most moralistic religious conservative voters in the country.
Texas attorney general Ken Paxton admitted to conducting an extended adulterous affair, leading to public humiliation and allegations of corrupt dealings to cover it up.
Paxton was impeached by the Republican-controlled Texas House of Representatives in 2023 after credible accusations of corrupt dealings and a long-standing investigation into potential securities fraud.
Following his acquittal, Paxton became a political boon for the GOP, with his affair and impeachment defense rallying support from the party's rightmost flank.
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