Posted on 05/28/2023 1:56:06 PM PDT by mbrfl
On Saturday, The Gateway Pundit reported that the Republican-led Texas House on Saturday impeached highly popular Attorney General Ken Paxton over allegations of misconduct.
The 20 articles of impeachment include “bribery, unfitness for office, and abuse of public trust.”
Ken Paxton was impeached by the Republican-led House (85 Rs to 64 Ds) and will be suspended effective immediately.
The vote tally: 121 ayes – 23 nays – 2 ‘present not voting
For final removal, it would require a 2/3 vote in the Senate.
Paxton said in a statement that the events that unfolded were illegal, unethical, and profoundly unjust. He expressed optimism for a swift resolution in the Texas Senate, where he believes the process will be fair and just.
On Saturday morning, President Trump warned Speaker Dade Phelan and the Texas RINOs that if this unfair process proceeds – “I WILL FIGHT YOU!”
(Excerpt) Read more at thegatewaypundit.com ...
What is the deal in Texas?
Trump is right here!
So help us understand
What IS the hill to die on ?
Do we wait for another Alamo ?
Trump always finds a way to divide Republicans and unite Democrats
https://www.tfc.texas.gov/wall/
https://www.borderwall.texas.gov/
I’m convinced that Abbott is playing for the other side.
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