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John Cornyn: “Ken Paxton's been an embarrassment. Indicted for securities…”

Featuring: John Cornyn, Republican | U.S. Senate, Texas

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Published | Video Starts at 08:22

I do. And having been Attorney General, the chief law enforcement officer of the state myself, Ken Paxton's been an embarrassment. Indicted for securities fraud, sued by his top staff, who he fired, and for turning him into the FBI for interfering in a federal investigation of potential crimes of a campaign donor. He was impeached by a Republican House of Representatives. And, you know, Ken Paxton has just become completely reckless with the taxpayers, with his own team, and even with his own family. (08:22–08:42)

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Asserts that Ken Paxton was indicted for securities fraud, sued by his staff, and reported to the FBI for interference.

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