ALL-EXPENSES-PAID BY THE CCP
In 2019, Ken Paxton joined a foreign junket to China arranged by the Attorney General Alliance—against the advice of his own staff. He met directly with Chinese Communist Party officials and corporate lobbyists.
The Trip — 10 Days in China
Against the advice of his own staff, Ken Paxton joined an all-expenses-paid junket to China, where he spent 10 days meeting with CCP officials behind closed doors.
Corporate Lobbyists in Tow
There are no records of who footed the bill for Paxton’s all-expenses-paid journey to China, where CCP officials had full access to lobby Paxton. Who footed the bill, and at what cost?
Cozying Up to the CCP
Rather than defend Texas values, Paxton spent his time overseas with officials tied to the Chinese Communist Party.
Foreign Influence at Work
Critics warn that trips like Paxton’s are designed to give foreign governments access to American officials. While Texans foot the bill, the CCP gets influence.