WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) released the following statement on Angela Paxton’s decision to divorce Ken Paxton:
“What Ken Paxton has put his family through is truly repulsive and disgusting. No one should have to endure what Angela Paxton has, and we pray for her as she chooses to stand up for herself and her family during this difficult time,” said NRSC Communications Director Joanna Rodriguez.
Background:
- Angela Paxton’s divorce petition accuses Ken Paxton of adultery and says the couple stopped living together in June 2024, according to new reports.
- Paxton’s former chief of staff testified that Paxton confessed to her and other staff members he was having an affair with his mistress, Laura Olson.
- Impeachment articles in the Texas legislature alleged Paxton used the alias “Dave P” for a fake Uber account he used to secretly see his mistress.
- Paxton was also accused of using secret emails and burner phones to try and cover his tracks.
- Paxton allegedly used his pal Nate Paul, who was recently convicted of bank fraud, to help hide his affair and provide his mistress with employment in Austin so that Paxton could be closer to her.
- 20 articles of impeachment were filed against Paxton in the Texas legislature over alleged bribery, abuse of power, and obstruction of justice.
- Paxton was indicted on security fraud charges that were later dropped after he paid $300,000 in restitution and completed community service.
- Paxton refused to disclose multiple out-of-state properties in his 2023 financial disclosure, including a $1.6 million luxury hide-away.