US EditionFormer DOJ Official, Aaron Reitz, Announces His Run for Texas Attorney General
TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, JUN 12 – Aaron Reitz resigned his DOJ post to run for Texas Attorney General with a conservative platform aligned with Trump, aiming to replace Ken Paxton in the 2026 Republican primary.
- Aaron Reitz, a Marine Corps veteran and former high-ranking official at the Department of Justice, officially launched his campaign for Texas attorney general on Thursday.
- His bid follows Ken Paxton's decision to forgo reelection to challenge Senator John Cornyn, which sparked a competitive Republican primary including candidates like Mayes Middleton.
- Reitz launched a campaign website highlighting his leadership in lawsuits against the Biden administration and role as Paxton's legal strategist, emphasizing fights on key conservative issues.
- He declared a commitment to protect the core values of Texas, the country, and Western heritage, promising to support President Trump, resist the radical Left, and prioritize policies that put Texas first.
- With endorsements like FBI Director Kash Patel's and his extensive conservative legal career, Reitz aims to secure Texas's attorney general office to support Trump’s agenda and influence state politics.
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Trump DOJ ally Aaron Reitz launches bid for Texas attorney general to succeed Ken Paxton
Aaron Reitz, whom President Donald Trump tapped to help lead the Justice Department’s Office of Legal Policy, announced a bid on Thursday to become Texas’s next attorney general. Reitz, also a close ally to outgoing Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton,…
Paxton Backs Former Deputy Aaron Reitz for Texas AG.
PULSE POINTS:What Happened: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton endorsed his former deputy, Aaron Reitz, to replace him in the AG role, praising his MAGA credentials. Reitz has resigned from Trump’s Justice Department to run. Who’s Involved: Ken Paxton, Aaron Reitz, President Donald J. Trump, Senator Ted Cruz, and Senator John Cornyn. Where & When: Endorsement announced on June 13, 2025, with Reitz’s campaign launch following. Key Quote: “Reitz wa…
Trump DOJ Official Aaron Reitz Enters Race for Texas Attorney General
His campaign announcement included praise from Trump, who described Reitz as “a true MAGA attorney” and “a warrior for our Constitution.” The post Trump DOJ Official Aaron Reitz Enters Race for Texas Attorney General appeared first on Texas Scorecard.
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