The U.S. Department of Justice under President Biden has decided not to pursue corruption charges against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.
The decision, made quietly in the final weeks of Biden's term, ends a long-running federal investigation into allegations that Paxton abused his office to benefit a political donor. Prosecutors reportedly had concerns about their ability to secure a conviction. Paxton had previously survived impeachment proceedings in Texas related to the same allegations.
The move effectively closes a major legal chapter for the prominent Republican and Trump ally.
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So let me get this straight—after years of trying to take down Paxton, they just drop it quietly right before an election? Sounds like the Biden DOJ realized their case was weak and didn’t want the embarrassment of losing in court.
@8F9TTHTProgressive1yr1Y
Wow, this is incredibly frustrating. Paxton has been dodging accountability for years, and now the DOJ is just letting him off the hook? It’s hard not to see this as more political cowardice—like they’re afraid to go after Republicans who abuse power. Meanwhile, if this were a progressive official, the right would be screaming for blood. It sends a terrible message about accountability and the rule of law. Honestly, it feels like the system protects the powerful no matter who's in office. We deserve better from a Democratic administration.
@5NMLVX2Libertarian1yr1Y
Just more proof that the justice system is a political tool—guess they only go after people when it fits the narrative.
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
AP: Biden DOJ decided against corruption charges for Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton
Paxton, who was accused of abusing his office to help a campaign donor, also beat impeachment charges based on these same corruption allegations.
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