In this November 2021 photo taken in Washington, D.C., former Texas Senator Angela Paxton is seen standing on the right. She is flanked by her husband, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, in the center.
The photo was taken during an anti-abortion protest. The two were participating in a protest outside the Supreme Court building to demand an abortion ban.
Angela Paxton, the wife of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and current Texas Senator, announced that she and her husband have filed for divorce on biblical grounds after 38 years of marriage. The announcement comes as Ken Paxton plans to run against incumbent Senator John Cornyn in next year’s Republican primary.
Angela Paxton stated in her social media post that she made this decision after some recent information came to light, but she did not disclose the details. Furthermore, in her divorce petition, she stated that Ken Paxton had been unfaithful to her and that the two had not lived together since June 1, 2024.
Angela Paxton wrote in a post on her social media X (formerly Twitter),
“She said that she believes that marriage is a sacred covenant created by God. In her speech, she said that she has tried to cooperate in many ways in an attempt to repair this marriage.”
However, based on some recently revealed facts and information, she said in the post that she felt that continuing this type of marriage was not pleasing to God and that it would not create a situation where she, her children, and her husband Ken Paxton could live in mutual love.
Ken Paxton announced on his X (formerly Twitter) page that he and his wife have decided to start a new chapter in their lives after facing a lot of political attacks and public attention. In this post, he indicates that the two have come to an end regarding the problems in their marriage and are taking it in stride.
Ken Paxton wrote in his post
“I am very grateful and proud of the wonderful family God has given me. I will always support my children and grandchildren. I also ask the public to pray for my family and give them some privacy and peace at this time.”
The divorce announcement has become a major setback for Ken Paxton’s bid to unseat current Senator John Cornyn, who is running for the Senate. The issue not only affects his personal life but also his political credibility. This has become one of the most important Senate elections in the United States. The Democratic Party is trying to focus more on this election, considering Ken Paxton a comparatively easy opponent to defeat.
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Republican Caucus Criticizes Paxton with Strong Rebuke
The National Republican Senate Caucus (NRSC) has strongly criticized Ken Paxton over his divorce. The NRSC released a statement saying that the way he treated his family was “abhorrent and disgusting.” NRSC campaign director Joanna Rodriguez said that no one should have to go through what Angela Paxton went through, and that they respect the decision he made for the good of his family during this difficult time. The statement foreshadows how tough the expected Senate race will be.
Ken Paxton surrounded by controversies and accusations
Ken Paxton is known as a hard-right politician and a close supporter of former US President Donald Trump. He has made a name for himself in politics by filing lawsuits challenging the administrations of former presidents Barack Obama and Joe Biden.
However, he has faced controversy and accusations since taking office as Texas attorney general in 2015. Most notably, some of his former officeholders have sued him, alleging that he took bribes from a real estate developer. Paxton’s demand for $3.3 million in government money to settle the case sparked controversy. As a result, the Texas House, which operates under the state legislature, voted to impeach him in 2023.
Trial, personal issues and political consequences
While the Texas Senate was investigating the affairs surrounding Ken Paxton, his wife, Angela Paxton, was not allowed to vote in the investigation, even though she was present. The reason was that it was a case directly related to her husband.
In that case, allegations were made that Ken Paxton had a personal relationship with another woman and that the real estate developer in question had hired her for his company. As a result of the right-wing members of the Senate hearing that heard the case, Paxton was acquitted without a verdict.
When the private news agency CNN asked Senator John Cornyn for comment on the matter, he declined to elaborate, saying that it seemed like a personal matter. However, Cornyn’s election campaign simultaneously posted a message on X (formerly Twitter) to point out Angela Paxton’s divorce petition and the harsh criticism from the National Republican Senate Committee (NRSC). This shows that there is an attempt to use this divorce for political gain.
