Ken Paxton teased that he could run for the U.S. Senate in 2026 for the seat held by Texas Republican Sen. John Cornyn, who he attacked as a “puppet of

In his first remarks since being acquitted on 16 articles of impeachment, the suspended Texas attorney general blamed Democrats while also taking aim at a number of high-profile Republicans.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is attacking his Republican rivals while speaking out for the first time since his acquittal on corruption charges in his impeachment trial.

In his first public remarks since being acquitted on impeachment charges, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton lashed out at the state lawmakers who targeted him and teased a future run against U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, harshly criticizing his fellow Republican on a range of issues.

Fresh off a high-profile impeachment acquittal, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton suggested in his clearest terms yet that he could launch a primary challenge against Sen. John Cornyn, who is up for reelection in 2026.

STEFANI REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton hinted that he might launch a primary challenge against Republican Senator John Cornyn in 2026. "To me, he’s been in Washington too long. He’s been there, what, for 14 years or so?

In his first interview since he was acquitted over the weekend in a historic impeachment trial, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) lashed out at the Biden administration and the Lone Star State’s House Speaker Dade Phelan (R) over his impeachment and trial.

In the wake of his impeachment acquittal, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton floated a potential primary challenge against Republican Sen. John Cornyn.