Texas State Representative James Talarico posted a video on X sharply criticizing Attorney General Ken Paxton as a symbol of political corruption and a broken system. The Democratic lawmaker, who is running for U.S. Senate, urged unity behind the message “The People vs. Ken Paxton.” The post has drawn widespread attention online, sparking intense reactions and debate among Texans.
In the video, Talarico speaks directly to the camera in front of a campaign backdrop and Texas flag. He accuses Attorney General Ken Paxton of being “the most corrupt politician in America” and says Paxton embodies “the broken system” that the lawmaker is campaigning against.
The clip includes references to Paxton’s past impeachment by his own party for allegedly using public office to benefit himself and his donors, along with broader claims about mega donors and tax policies; Talarico states these details in the video, but they have not been independently verified in the post itself.
Reactions to Talarico’s Criticism of Ken Paxton
Some users praised Talarico’s framing of the issue. One commenter wrote, “I like this strategy by James Talarico. Tying the corruption of Ken Paxton to a broader corrupt system that harms everyone except the oligarchs. A righteously populist campaign. A David vs. Goliath battle.”
Others focused on Paxton’s history of legal and ethics issues. One reaction stated, “Ken Paxton has spent years under indictment, accusations, investigations, whistleblower scandals, impeachment proceedings, and ethics controversies, yet somehow always survives politically. … ‘The People vs. Ken Paxton’ is bigger than one man at this point. It’s about whether power and political loyalty matter more than ethics, transparency, and the rule of law.”
Additional commenters expressed strong criticism of Paxton. One wrote, “Paxton is the literal embodiment of every political corruption that people hate. A vote for him is the end of any credibility one may have left.”
Another said, “Texas Republicans just made the biggest mistake they could make. No more crooks. No more criminals … Ken Paxton is the poster boy for all that is sick and disgusting in politics.”
The post adds to the broader conversation around political accountability in Texas ahead of the U.S. Senate race. Reactions continue to unfold online as supporters and critics weigh in on the claims.
