c/politics · by RabbleRebel@lemmy.wtf · 30d

The list of homes owned by Texas’ Ken Paxton grows, adding to his political problems | James Talarico accused his Republican rival of owning 11 homes. As it turns out, he was understating matters

https://www.ms.now/rachel-maddow-show/maddowblog/paxton-homes-texas-utah-condos-senate-race-talarico

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Hazzard@lemmy.zip · 7 pts · 30d (2 replies)

His 2026 opponent, Democratic state Rep. James Talarico, recently told MS NOW’s Jen Psaki, “Since taking office, Ken Paxton has now become a multimillionaire, while our pay has remained stagnant for years, for decades. He now owns 11 homes, while most Texans can’t afford one.”

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Public records reviewed by The Times show Mr. Paxton, his blind trust and another family trust now own at least 15 properties worth around $9 million.

KingOfSleep@lemmy.ca · 5 pts · 30d (1 reply)

Officially, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton earns an annual state salary of $153,750.

AngryCommieKender@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 30d

That's only 58.5 years of his salary worth of homes......

SocialistVibes01@lemmy.ml · 2 pts · 30d

What will mark the onset of the grapes of wrath for the US? Will y'all be forever sheep?