Texas AG Ken Paxton Flees Press Conference Over Scandals
Texas Attorney General and Republican Senate nominee Ken Paxton abruptly ended a press conference on July 21, 2026, after reporters questioned him about two scandals: a New York Times report revealing he acquired 15 properties worth $9 million on a government salary, and a ProPublica report showing he voted using an address he did not reside at in six elections. Paxton, who has echoed voter fraud concerns, refused to answer and fled the event. He later also dodged questions in Washington, D.C., earning the nickname "No Comment Ken."
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Ken Paxton Runs Away When Asked About His Alleged Voting Fraud
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is facing allegations of voter fraud after a bombshell report claimed he voted in six elections while registered at an address where he does not live. On Friday, while entering the Ronald Reagan Republican Center in Washington, D.C., Paxton was asked point-blank whether he had committed voter fraud but raced inside without answering. This marks at least the third time this week he has fled from such questions, including fleeing a press conference earlier in the week, earning him the nickname 'No Comment Ken.' Paxton also refused to answer whether he was ready to debate Democratic Texas Senate candidate James Talarico, who has publicly accused him of voter fraud. The alleged offense is a second-degree felony punishable by up to 20 years in prison and a $10,000 fine. Paxton, a fierce ally of President Donald Trump, has previously advocated for cracking down on voter fraud while threatening to disenfranchise Democratic voters.
Ken Paxton Evades Questions About Alleged Voter Fraud
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has been accused of voting in six elections while registered at an address where he does not live, constituting alleged voter fraud. On Friday, while entering the Ronald Reagan Republican Center in Washington, D.C., Paxton was asked point-blank whether he had committed voter fraud but ran inside without answering. This marks at least the third time this week he has physically avoided such questions, including fleeing a press conference earlier in the week. Journalist Aaron Rupar documented the incident on X. Paxton also refused to answer whether he would debate Democratic Texas Senate candidate James Talarico, who has publicly accused Paxton of voter fraud. The alleged offense is a second-degree felony punishable by a fine up to $10,000 and up to 20 years in prison. Paxton, a fierce ally of President Donald Trump, has previously advocated for cracking down on voter fraud while threatening to disenfranchise Democratic voters.
Ken Paxton Evades Questions About Alleged Voter Fraud
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is facing allegations of voter fraud after a bombshell report claimed he voted in six elections while registered at an address where he does not live. On Friday, while entering the Ronald Reagan Republican Center in Washington, D.C., Paxton was asked directly whether he had committed voter fraud but refused to answer and quickly walked away. This marks at least the third time this week he has evaded such questions, including fleeing a press conference and refusing to debate Democratic Texas Senate candidate James Talarico, who has publicly accused Paxton of voter fraud. The alleged offense is a second-degree felony punishable by up to 20 years in prison and a $10,000 fine. Paxton, a fierce ally of President Donald Trump, has previously advocated for cracking down on voter fraud while threatening to disenfranchise Democratic voters.
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Ken Paxton Ends Press Conference When Asked About Scandals
Texas Attorney General and Republican Senate nominee Ken Paxton abruptly ended a press conference on July 21, 2026, when reporters asked about two major scandals that could impact his November election against Democrat James Talarico. A New York Times report revealed Paxton acquired 15 properties worth $9 million on a government salary while running for Senate and going through a divorce. A ProPublica report found Paxton voted using an address he did not reside at in six elections over two years, despite echoing Trump's voter fraud concerns. Paxton, flanked by law officers, attempted to limit questions to law enforcement topics and left visibly uncomfortable when pressed further.
Ken Paxton Abruptly Ends Press Conference When Asked About Scandals
Texas Attorney General and Republican Senate nominee Ken Paxton abruptly ended a press conference on Tuesday after being asked about two major scandals that threaten his campaign against Democrat James Talarico. When a reporter attempted to question him about a New York Times report detailing his acquisition of 15 properties worth $9 million on a government salary, Paxton interrupted, insisting the event focus on law enforcement. He then left the room after a staffer shut down a follow-up question about a ProPublica report that found he voted using an address he did not reside at in six elections. Paxton refused to address the allegations despite speaking at a podium displaying Talarico's face with the caption 'Handcuffed to his record.' The article also includes unrelated updates on Trump's tariff policies and approval ratings.
Ken Paxton Abruptly Ends Press Conference When Asked About Scandals
Texas Attorney General and Republican Senate nominee Ken Paxton abruptly ended a press conference on Tuesday after reporters attempted to question him about two major scandals. A New York Times report revealed Paxton acquired 15 properties worth $9 million in multiple states on a government salary while running for Senate and going through a divorce. A ProPublica report found Paxton voted using an address he did not reside at in six elections over two years, despite echoing Trump's voter fraud concerns. When a reporter asked about these issues, Paxton interrupted, insisting the event be kept to law enforcement topics. He then left the room visibly uncomfortable as a staffer shut down further questions. The press conference featured a podium with his opponent Democrat James Talarico's face and the caption 'Talarico: Handcuffed to his record.'