Must-Win MAGA Candidate Exposed Blaming Wife in Fraud Probe
A leaked 2014 deposition reveals that Senate candidate Ken Paxton deflected questions about a fraud investigation by claiming memory loss and blaming his wife. The report adds to ongoing scrutiny regarding Paxton's past business dealings and campaign integrity.
Why it matters
The revelation of past testimony regarding potential financial misconduct is significant for voters evaluating the character and fitness of a political candidate.
Must-Win MAGA Candidate Exposed Blaming Wife in Fraud Probe Ken Paxton’s deposition is the latest leak to hit his struggling campaign.
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A leaked deposition shows Senate candidate Ken Paxton defended himself against fraud allegations by claiming he doesn’t remember and blaming his now-estranged wife.
The Texas attorney general’s never-before-seen 2014 testimony from a fraud probe was given to The New York Times by someone who opposes his election and was then independently verified by The Times.
It was the latest leak to hit the struggling MAGA candidate in the must-win race, as he has also faced a slow drip of audio leaks.
The deposition was part of a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) investigation into a technology start-up in McKinney, Texas, called Servergy Inc.
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