Donald Trump Backs Ken Paxton Over George P. Bush in Texas Attorney General Race

Former president Donald Trump threw his support behind Texas attorney general Ken Paxton for reelection in 2022 over Republican primary challenger George P. Bush.

The Washington Examiner reported that Donald Trump is endorsing Ken Paxton after floating the possibility of backing Bush. Newsweek noted that the former president released a statement on Monday, July 26, expressing his support to Ken Paxton.

Donald Trump Supports Attorney General Ken Paxton for Reelection

In a statement, Donald Trump was all praises for Ken Paxton, saying that the Texas attorney general "is a true Texan who will keep Texas safe and will never let you down."

The former president noted that Ken Paxton was strong on crime, border security, election integrity, the Second Amendment, "and above all, our Constitution." He added that the Texas attorney general also "loves our military and vets."

"It is going to take a PATRIOT like Ken Paxton to advance America First policies in order to Make America Great Again... Ken has my complete and total endorsement for another term as Attorney General of Texas," Donald Trump noted.

NBC News reported that the endorsement would benefit Ken Paxton for his reelection, as the former president continues to enjoy support in the Republican party.

Paxton's endorsement from the former president is not surprising as he was known to be one of the most pro-Trump state officials in the country.

Earlier this year, Paxton has filed a lawsuit against President Joe Biden based on the discredited claims of voter fraud in several states, such as Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Michigan, and Georgia, during the 2020 presidential elections.

However, the U.S. Supreme Court tossed Paxton's case as Texas lacked enough standing to bring the matter to court.

Ken Paxton also supported Donald Trump in filing another lawsuit against the Biden administration over a proposed freeze of deportations and revoking the 2019 presidential permit granted for the Keystone XL pipeline.

George P. Bush Challenges Ken Paxton

Donald Trump gave his support to Ken Paxton as George P. Bush, the Texas land commissioner since 2015, sought Trump's endorsement.

NBC News reported that George P. Bush tried to win the former president's endorsement despite the criticisms he garnered from his family.

Last May, the younger Bush tweeted a picture of himself on the phone with Donald Trump, suggesting they were discussing his plans to seek higher office.

Trump earlier said that he likes George P. Bush because he's "the only Bush that likes me" and "the Bush that got it right."

The Texas land commissioner announced his candidacy for the Texas attorney general in early June. George P. Bush earlier said that Ken Paxton became the center of different investigations regarding corruption.

He added that Texans should have a choice when it comes to choosing their "top cop."

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Written By: Joshua Summers

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