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Laura Olson, the woman alleged to have had an extramarital affair with Ken Paxton, and a key witness in the impeachment trial, was deemed "unavailable" to testify. It was reported that Olson refused to provide meaningful testimony -- which is not surprising considering the storm of obstruction and obfuscation that has surrounded Paxton’s defense.
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Olson was offered a job by Nate Paul, Paxton’s partner in corruption. The prosecution had intended to call Olson as a witness to delve deeper into these bribery allegations, and her testimony would have certainly shed light on Paxton's character and the allegations that he misused his office for personal gain. Her absence from the witness stand leaves a glaring hole in the trial, but it doesn't erase the mounting evidence that Ken Paxton is more interested in serving his own interests and those of his campaign donor buddies than in upholding the law and serving the people of Texas.
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Blake Brickman, a former deputy to Paxton, testified that Paxton intentionally delayed settling a whistleblower lawsuit until after his reelection, again revealing a disturbing pattern of Paxton manipulating legal processes for his own political gain. By delaying a whistleblower lawsuit until after his reelection, Paxton deprived Texans of the opportunity to make an informed decision at the ballot box. This is not just corruption; it's a manipulation of our democratic process.
- Drew Wicker, a former aide to Paxton, testified about his growing unease with Paxton's secretive and unethical behavior. From multiple cell phones to wiped call logs, and a clearly unsavory relationship with donor Nate Paul, Wicker's testimony paints a picture of an Attorney General who consistently operates in the shadows. This is not transparency; this is not ethical governance. Texans deserve better.
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The testimony of Kendall Garrison -- the CEO of Amplify Credit Union -- reveals a troubling pattern: an attorney general opinion conveniently halting foreclosures on Nate Paul's properties right before auction. This 'midnight opinion' not only saved Paul millions but raises serious questions about the abuse of power in the Attorney General's office. It's another example of how Ken Paxton has put the financial wellbeing of his campaign donors over the fair execution of the law. Texans deserve an Attorney General who respects the rule of law, not one who bends it for personal advantage.
Friend, it's clear that Paxton is unfit to serve the people of Texas a second longer. Yesterday’s proceedings in the impeachment trial of Ken Paxton have once again laid bare the deeply troubling and corrupt behavior that has become his legacy. This trial isn’t just about receiving justice -- it's about the integrity of our institutions and the trust we place in our elected officials.
Texas deserves leaders devoted to justice, not their own interests -- that's why we're monitoring Paxton's trial closely and working to elect officials committed to integrity. Your gift will amplify our voice demanding the transparent, just leadership we expect and empower our movement towards the Texas we know is possible. Will you chip in $10 today to fuel our efforts to hold Paxton accountable?
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