Ken Paxton gets earful from Republicans amid divorce revelations: ‘Repulsive and disgusting’

The National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) issued a scathing statement condemning Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton

Published on: Jul 11, 2025, 02:56:34 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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The National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) issued a scathing statement condemning Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton following State Senator Angela Paxton’s announcement of their divorce on Thursday. The party statement comes as Paxton is facing a tough Senate primary battle against incumbent John Cornyn.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, left, walks with his wife and Texas State Sen. Angela Paxton (AP)

NRSC statement on Ken Paxton

The NRSC, led by Communications Director Joanna Rodriguez, released a statement on X, declaring, “What Ken Paxton has put his family through is truly repulsive and disgusting. No one should have to endure what Angela Paxton has, and we pray for her as she chooses to stand up for herself and her family during this difficult time."

The Republican committee is endorsing Sen Cornyn, who, according to a May poll, was trailing Ken Paxton by 9 percentage points.

Angela Paxton files for divorce

Earlier in the day, Texas state Sen. Angela Paxton filed for divorce, seeking to end 38 years of marriage.

Angela Paxton had stuck by her husband through a decade of legal troubles that included state and federal corruption investigations and a 2023 state impeachment trial that publicly exposed his extramarital affair.

“Today, after 38 years of marriage, I filed for divorce on biblical grounds,” Angela Paxton posted on X. "I believe marriage is a sacred covenant and I have earnestly pursued reconciliation. But in light of recent discoveries, I do not believe that it honors God or is loving to myself, my children, or Ken to remain in the marriage.

“I move forward with complete confidence that God is always working everything together for the good of those who love Him and who are called according to His purpose,” she wrote.

Ken Paxton later posted his own statement asking for prayers and privacy.

”After facing the pressures of countless political attacks and public scrutiny, Angela and I have decided to start a new chapter in our lives," Ken Paxton posted on X. “I could not be any more proud or grateful for the incredible family that God has blessed us with, and I remain committed to supporting our amazing children and grandchildren.”

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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