"Texas Governor Appoints Interim Attorney General Following Paxton's Impeachment"
TL;DR
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has appointed former Secretary of State John Scott, an ally of Donald Trump, as interim Attorney General to replace Ken Paxton, who was impeached and suspended for alleged criminal misconduct. Scott's appointment is temporary and will last until Paxton's trial in the state Senate this summer. Paxton faces 20 charges, including obstruction of justice, bribery, and abuse of public trust. Scott was a safe choice for Abbott, who has faced criticism from Trump and other Paxton supporters for not defending him in recent days.
- Texas governor appoints Trump ally as interim attorney general The Washington Post
- Abbott taps John Scott, former Texas secretary of state, as interim attorney general The Texas Tribune
- Texas governor appoints John Scott as interim attorney general after Paxton impeached Yahoo News
- Editorial: Abbott should appoint Eva Guzman as interim AG San Antonio Express-News
- Texas Governor Names Interim Attorney General After Paxton Impeachment The New York Times
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