Left Off Trump’s Pardon List, Texas AG Vows To Fight Biden’s “Many Unconstitutional And Illegal Actions”

January 20, 2021 Republicans, Trump cultists

The Dallas Morning News reports:

A federal investigation against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton remains in play after his name was absent Wednesday from a last-minute list of pardons in the waning hours of Donald Trump’s presidency.

The investigation centers on allegations that Paxton committed bribery, abuse of office and other crimes. Paxton’s top deputies reported him to the FBI in September, accusing him of using his position to help an Austin real estate developer.

Paxton has not been charged in federal court, so any pardon would have been preemptive. He has broadly denied wrongdoing.

My statement on Inauguration Day ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/Hb893NG91x

— Texas Attorney General (@TXAG) January 20, 2021