The Texas Senate has begun deliberations over whether impeached Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton should be removed from office
A verdict could arrive later Friday. If convicted, Paxton would become Texas’ first statewide official convicted on impeachment charges in more than 100 years.
Leaning into flaring divisions among Republicans, Buzbee portrayed the impeachment as a plot orchestrated by an old guard of GOP rivals. He singled out George P. Bush, the nephew of former President George W. Bush who challenged Paxton in the 2022 Republican primary, punctuating a blistering closing argument that questioned the integrity of FBI agents and railed against Texas’ most famous political dynasty.
During closing arguments, the defense focused on telling senators that there was either no evidence for the charges or that any evidence didn’t rise beyond a reasonable doubt. The House impeachment managers, by contrast, walked through specific documents and played clips of testimony by the deputies who reported Paxton to the FBI.was indicted in June on charges of making false statements to banks to obtain more than $170 million in loans. He has pleaded not guilty.
Deliberations will be done privately. Republican Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has said the trial will continue through the weekend if necessary.
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