The Battle to Lead Texas’s Legal Front Line: A Conversation with Aaron Reitz

In this episode of Seeing Red, Garrett Fulce sits down with Aaron Reitz, candidate for Texas Attorney General. Reitz draws on his background as a Marine Corps officer, senior attorney under Ken Paxton, and Trump-era DOJ official to outline why he believes he’s the most qualified contender for Texas’s top legal job.They dig into:His time leading 46 lawsuits against the Biden administrationHis plan to go on legal offense against federal overreach and urban corruption.Why he sees the AG’s office as “a combat post, not a stepping-stone.”How military discipline and faith shape his leadership style.It’s an insider’s look at a pivotal race in 2026 Texas politics—one that could define the next decade of conservatism.0:00 “Legal Combat”: What It Takes to Be Texas Attorney General5:09 From Marine Officer to Statewide Candidate8:28 Reitz’s Vision for Texas and the Rule of Law21:23 Crime, Corruption, and Big-City DAs22:41 Going on Offense: The AG as Legal Warrior28:34 Border Security, Election Integrity, and Federal Overreach34:51 Leaving DOJ and Returning to Texas41:28 Leading 4,000 Employees and 700 Attorneys53:23 Child-Support Enforcement and Everyday Justice1:02:09 Recruiting Conservative Legal Talent1:04:26 Final Thoughts: “The Tip of the Spear for Liberty”Find us at seeingredpodcast.substack.com for full episodes. Follow us on all socials at @theseeingredpod and online at our website Seeing Red Podcast. x.com/gwfulce