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Impeachment Trial of a Texas Trump Ally, Ken Paxton, To Begin Tuesday

The trial will pit the state’s GOP against itself as Attorney General Ken Paxton, a staunch ally of President Trump, attempts to defend himself in court.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-Statesman via AP
Stephanie Lucie, right, and Lynn Tozser protest in favor of impeaching Attorney General Ken Paxton at the Texas Capitol. Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-Statesman via AP
RUSSELL PAYNE
RUSSELL PAYNE

In Texas, the state senate is set to begin an impeachment effort against Attorney General Ken Paxton in a high-profile trial that will pit the GOP against itself over the alleged crimes of one of the country’s most powerful attorneys general.

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RUSSELL PAYNE
RUSSELL PAYNE

Mr. Payne is a political reporter at The New York Sun. He covers a broad range of topics including New York State and New York City.

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