Karl Rove: Ken Paxton “Can’t Keep His Zipper Up”

The Texas Tribune reports:

Veteran Republican strategist Karl Rove said Friday that Attorney General Ken Paxton only has himself to blame for his impeachment.

At the Texas Tribune Festival, Rove pushed back against claims Paxton made in recent interviews that Rove colluded with other Texas officials to bring about the charges against him. Rove’s comments come six days after the state Senate voted to acquit Paxton in his impeachment trial.

“I wish I could claim credit for having instigated the investigation of Warren Kenneth Paxton, but that honor goes to Warren Kenneth Paxton,” Rove said. “The guy can’t keep his zipper up,” he later said. “The tycoon wanted something in return for giving the girlfriend a job — and he got it,” Rove said.

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Rove pushed back against claims Paxton made in recent interviews that the GOP strategist colluded with other Texas officials to bring about the impeachment charges. https://t.co/VdWGqz7m2s

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