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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton Lies About Crowd Size at Campaign Event
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2026-07-18 20:12   Politics   12

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton Lies About Crowd Size at Campaign Event

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, a MAGA candidate running to replace Senator John Cornyn, faced backlash after falsely claiming hundreds attended his campaign rally.Local reports revealed the event, held at the University Draft House, had a maximum capacity of 200 people, with only 100 attendees.His campaign team exaggerated the crowd size, drawing ridicule from Texas Democrats and online critics.Democratic spokesperson Ryan Martin called Paxton 'a pathological liar,' while commenters mocked the campaign's dishonesty.Paxton's lies about crowd size mirror President Donald Trump's recent controversies over inflated attendance numbers.The incident highlights broader issues within the MAGA movement, where candidates often face scrutiny over their claims and conduct.Critics argue such dishonesty undermines public trust and reflects deeper flaws in the political strategy of the party.The article underscores the challenges faced by candidates in maintaining credibility amid allegations of corruption and unethical behavior.

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