Rove Fires Back at Paxton: Blames AG's 'Arrogance' for Scandals, Predicts Dem Challenger in 2026

Karl Rove pushes back against Ken Paxton's claims that Rove colluded to bring about impeachment charges. Rove says Paxton has only himself to blame.
Rove references allegations that Paxton misused his office to help donor Nate Paul in exchange for favors, including a job for a woman Paxton was having an affair with.
Rove says Paxton's "arrogance" led to the $3.3 million whistleblower settlement against him.
Rove predicts Democrats won't nominate someone who can't give Paxton a serious challenge in 2026.
Paxton has bashed Rove in post-acquittal interviews, calling Rove a liberal. Rove rejects that characterization.

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Rove Fires Back at Paxton: Blames AG's 'Arrogance' for Scandals, Predicts Dem Challenger in 2026

Karl Rove pushes back against Ken Paxton's claims that Rove colluded to bring about impeachment charges. Rove says Paxton has only himself to blame.
Rove references allegations that Paxton misused his office to help donor Nate Paul in exchange for favors, including a job for a woman Paxton was having an affair with.
Rove says Paxton's "arrogance" led to the $3.3 million whistleblower settlement against him.
Rove predicts Democrats won't nominate someone who can't give Paxton a serious challenge in 2026.
Paxton has bashed Rove in post-acquittal interviews, calling Rove a liberal. Rove rejects that characterization.