Texas GOP Lawmaker Expresses Concerns Over Attorney General Ken Paxton’s Potential Flight Risk!
CNS News–In a candid conversation on the Y’all-itics podcast, State Representative Jared Patterson, a Republican from Frisco, Texas, did not mince words about his concerns regarding Attorney General Ken Paxton. Patterson, who supported the impeachment of Paxton, openly declared Paxton a flight risk amidst ongoing legal troubles, including securities fraud charges and a federal corruption investigation.
Patterson’s blunt remarks underscored the escalating scrutiny Paxton faces within his party. “The noose is getting tighter,” Patterson remarked, speculating about Paxton potentially fleeing to evade law enforcement. Patterson’s dismay was further amplified when Paxton announced his decision to stop contesting the facts in a whistleblower case brought against him by former aides.
These aides had accused Paxton of wrongful termination after they reported corruption concerns to the FBI, leading to his impeachment by the Texas House. Despite his acquittal by the Texas Senate, the recent developments have reignited calls for accountability, with at least one state Senator urging to revisit the case.
“The noose is getting tighter”: Texas GOP lawmaker says Attorney General Ken Paxton is a flight risk https://t.co/OtDCeKeyuW
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The discourse around Paxton’s legal entanglements reflects broader concerns about integrity within the party, as Patterson criticized the inability to address corruption internally. The representative’s frustration extends beyond Paxton, targeting what he sees as performative politics by Republicans in Congress, especially regarding border issues. Patterson’s outspoken stance highlights a rift in the Texas GOP, revealing deep-seated tensions over ethical governance and party accountability.