Amid the clamor and the clatter of the NRA convention, former President Donald Trump dropped a bombshell that could shake up his potential return to the White House. As he tackled the hot-button topics of mass shootings and a “porous” U.S. border, Trump turned heads with a revelation about his top pick for Attorney General —none other than Texas’ own, Ken Paxton.
Paxton, known for his hardline stances and legal firestorms, might just be the game-changer Trump’s looking for. When pressed by KDFW-TV about his choice for the Attorney General’s mantle, Trump was quick to sing Paxton’s praises, calling him a “very talented guy.”
Trump’s endorsement doesn’t come lightly. Paxton, a political heavyweight and the current Attorney General of Texas, has a resume that reads like a conservative battle plan. From fighting the Affordable Care Act to challenging DACA, Paxton’s been at the forefront, even filing a headline-grabbing lawsuit attempting to overturn the 2020 presidential election results in key states—a bold move that resonated with Trump’s claims of election fraud.
“I would, actually,” Trump confirmed when asked about considering Paxton for the national role. “He’s been a very good Attorney General. I fought for him when he had the difficulty and we won. He had some people really after him and I thought it was very unfair. He’s been a very good Attorney General.”
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But it’s not all smooth sailing for Paxton. His tenure has been peppered with controversy—from being indicted on felony securities fraud charges to facing accusations of bribery and abuse of office, which sparked an FBI investigation and led to his impeachment by the Texas House of Representatives in May 2023, although he was later acquitted by the Texas Senate.
Despite the storms, Paxton’s political alliance with Trump has remained steadfast. During Trump’s presidency, Paxton was a crucial ally, leading legal actions supportive of Trump’s administration and cementing a partnership that might just see him stepping into a pivotal role at the national level if Trump gets his way.
Stay tuned as this political saga unfolds—Trump’s hint at the NRA convention might just be the prelude to another headline-making administration.
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