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Coverage dated October 12, 2026

Ken Paxton Addresses Leaked Tape of Him Criticizing Donald Trump

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Paxton was heard suggesting Trump could hurt him politically in his race against James Talarico.

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  1. Newsweek

    Ken Paxton Addresses Leaked Tape of Him Criticizing Donald Trump (opens Newsweek)

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    Paxton was heard suggesting Trump could hurt him politically in his race against James Talarico.

  2. The New Republic

    Ken Paxton Offers Pathetic Defense for Damning Leaked Audio of Him (opens The New Republic)

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    Texas attorney general and Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton was asked to explain the constant, controversial leaks coming from a September campaign event. He doesn’t think they matter. “There have been now five audio leaks from a private fundraiser you attended on September 24 published by var…