Posted 2/13/2024, 4:59:00 PM
Texas Republicans Clash Over Foreign Aid Vote Amid Paxton Controversy
- Texas AG Ken Paxton criticized Sen. John Cornyn for voting to provide $95B in foreign aid to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan
- Cornyn voted with most Senate Republicans to pass the aid package, seen as countering Russian and Chinese aggression
- Cornyn harshly responded, suggesting Paxton focus on his own criminal corruption charges rather than "pushing Russian propaganda"
- Paxton faces felony charges in Texas and a federal grand jury investigation that may bring more charges
- Cornyn defended his vote as "renewal of essential American leadership" after damage done during the Biden administration