Paxton Impeachment Trial Focuses on Alleged Affair with Former Aide

Testimony of Laura Olson, who allegedly had affair with Texas AG Ken Paxton, called off at impeachment trial
Paxton faces 16 articles of impeachment, including bribery and misuse of office
Olson is a former aide to a state senator who will vote in the trial
Paxton's former aides testified the affair affected office morale and judgment
Paxton seen with Olson at hotel amid home renovations allegedly paid for by donor
Former President Trump posted support for Paxton, accused "RINOS" of impeachment

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