Texas AG Ken Paxton's Wife Files for Divorce

“Today, after 38 years of marriage, I filed for divorce on biblical grounds,” she wrote on X. “I believe marriage is a sacred covenant and I have earnestly pursued reconciliation. But in light of recent discoveries, I do not believe that it honors God or is loving to myself, my children, or Ken to remain in the marriage.”

Ken Paxton suggested “political attacks” and “public scrutiny” motivated their divorce in a statement on social media.

“After facing the pressures of countless political attacks and public scrutiny, Angela and I have decided to start a new chapter in our lives,” he wrote on X. “I could not be any more proud or grateful for the incredible family that God has blessed us with, and I remain committed to supporting our amazing children and grandchildren. I ask for your prayers and privacy at this time.”’

Cornyn told reporters on Capitol Hill that he feels “badly” for Angela Paxton and called the divorce a “private matter.”

“There’s plenty of other reasons that I could comment on in terms of character, but I’ll probably just leave that alone,” he said.

“What Ken Paxton has put his family through is truly repulsive and disgusting,” NRSC spokesperson Joanna Rodriguez said on X. “No one should have to endure what Angela Paxton has, and we pray for her as she chooses to stand up for herself and her family during this difficult time.”