Trump's $10 Million Investment in Paxton's Election Sparks Controversy The recent influx of high stakes investments into Texas's election cycle has raised eyebrows, particularly with Donald Trump's reported $10 million investment in Attorney General Ken Paxton's re election bid against Democratic challenger Rosie Hinojosa.
The implications are far reaching and multifaceted.
On one hand, Trump is clearly seeking to influence the outcome of the election, which could potentially swing control of the Texas legislature or even tip the balance in the US Senate.