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Ken Paxton Refuses to Explain Why He Cheated on His Wife

Hecklers interrupted the Senate hopeful as scrutiny grew over adultery allegations, a divorce filing and other scandals surrounding his campaign.

  • On Monday, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton faced a direct question during a town hall call when a caller asked why he cheated on his wife, to which Paxton declined to respond.
  • Allegations of adultery have followed the candidate for years, surfacing during his 2023 impeachment trial, and his wife, Texas state Sen. Angela Paxton, filed for divorce last year "on biblical grounds."
  • At a Saturday campaign event in San Antonio, hecklers shouted insults about Paxton's marriage and an "Epstein-style sweetheart deal" his office gave to a man accused of sexually abusing a child.
  • Democrat James Talarico, Paxton's opponent in the U.S. Senate race, has criticized the attorney general's office for leniency in the plea deal, while public polling shows a tight race with Talarico holding a narrow lead.
  • Despite securing President Donald Trump's endorsement, Paxton faces internal GOP complaints regarding his campaign efforts and scrutiny of his $9 million real estate portfolio, with critics questioning his financial holdings.
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