🤔🔥👥 Ken Paxton's Acquittal and Fallout

Ken Paxton, Texas Attorney General, has been acquitted by the Texas Senate on all articles of impeachment, but the decision has sparked controversy and division among Republicans.

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Washington Times
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September 19, 2023

Texas AG Ken Paxton back on job after acquittal, but Republicans aren’t done attacking each other

Washington Examiner
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September 19, 2023

Trump takes credit for Ken Paxton acquittal

MSNBC
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September 19, 2023

Why Ken Paxton’s acquittal sends a chilling message to the country

New York Times
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September 19, 2023

Acquitted by the Texas Senate, Ken Paxton Still Faces Legal Problems

The Blaze
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September 19, 2023

BREAKING: Texas senators acquit Attorney General Ken Paxton on all articles of impeachment

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  • Concerned about message sent by Ken Paxton's acquittal, seeing it as chilling message for country
  • They highlight legal problems Paxton still faces despite acquittal

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  • On Republicans' unity and end of attacks on each other after Paxton's acquittal
  • They credit Trump for Paxton's acquittal
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Washington Times
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September 20, 2023

Texas AG Ken Paxton back on job after acquittal, but Republicans aren’t done attacking each other

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