"Texas Governor Appoints Interim Attorney General Following Paxton's Impeachment"

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"Texas Governor Appoints Interim Attorney General Following Paxton's Impeachment"
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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.

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