Former President Donald Trump and other prominent conservatives took to social media to defend Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton even as the Republican-led Texas House voted to impeach him.
Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan and fellow Republicans joined with Democrats to temporarily remove Paxton, a staunch GOP conservative, from office on accusations of bribery, obstruction of justice, and abuse of public trust.
Texas lawmakers voted 123–23 to adopt the 20 articles of impeachment.
Shortly before the House convened, Trump made a statement on Truth Social attacking Phelan, who has come under criticism from state Republican leaders for working with Democrats on advancing their policies….}
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