Ken Paxton's Former 'Top Cop' Endorses James Talarico in Texas Senate Race
A former top law enforcement official under Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who was later fired after reporting the GOP Senate nominee to the FBI, is backing Democrat James Talarico in the closely watched Senate race.
TL;DR
- David Maxwell, former director of law enforcement for Texas AG Ken Paxton, endorsed Democrat James Talarico.
- Maxwell was fired after reporting Paxton to the FBI for alleged abuse of office.
- Maxwell testified against Paxton during his 2023 impeachment trial.
- The whistleblowers, including Maxwell, were awarded $6.6 million in a lawsuit against Paxton's office.
- Talarico is campaigning on Paxton's legal and ethical issues, aiming to flip a Texas Senate seat.
- President Trump's super PAC has invested $10 million to attack Talarico.