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EPISODE · Jan 8, 2021 · 1 MIN

Ken Paxton told Trump supporters to "keep fighting." When they breached the Capitol, he falsely claimed it wasn't them.

from News from The Texas Tribune · host Texas Tribune

At a low point in his rollercoaster political career, Paxton is betting on the Trump base to bring him back up the hill, lending the legitimacy of office to debunked claims that have motivated violence.

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