Ken Paxton Announces US Senate Run Against John Cornyn, Cites Border Issues

Ken Paxton's Senate Candidacy Announcement

• 📢 Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton officially announced his campaign for the U.S. Senate on 'The Ingraham Angle'.
• 🎯 He is challenging incumbent Senator John Cornyn, who is seeking his fifth term.
• 🏛️ Paxton stated it is "definitely time for a change in Texas" and aims to bring another senator who will "fight for Republican values" and support Donald Trump.

Criticisms of Senator Cornyn

• 📉 Paxton criticized Cornyn's "lack of production" over his 24 years in office.
• ❌ Specific points of contention include Cornyn's stance on gun restrictions and his opposition to funding a border wall.
• 🗣️ Paxton also mentioned Cornyn's past opposition to Donald Trump in both the 2016 and most recent elections.

Immigration and Border Policy Discussion

• 🚨 The conversation began with a discussion on the Biden administration's border policies, described as "open border policy of lunacy."
• 💰 A new DHS policy to charge illegal immigrants nearly $1,000 per day if they refuse to leave the country was highlighted.
• ⚖️ Paxton supported this policy as a "novel idea" and a penalty that could incentivize departure, stating "Break our rules, you pay the price."
• 📈 He also called for Congress to provide more resources to help remove the estimated 25 million illegal immigrants in the U.S., supporting Trump's efforts.

Campaign Information

• 🌐 Paxton encouraged viewers to visit his website at kenpax.com for more information and to contribute to his campaign.
• 🤝 He expressed excitement to make his announcement on 'The Ingraham Angle', calling it a "great place to do it."