Texas AG Ken Paxton Files Emergency Order to Preserve DOJ Records Amid Trump Probe

With an emergency preservation order, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is targeting the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) in an effort to protect documents related to the former president Donald Trump probe. The lawsuit follows the sighting of a paper shredder truck outside the DOJ, which alarmed Trump officials and supporters who believe Special Prosecutor Jack Smith’s inquiry is unfounded and unduly political.

In a lawsuit against the DOJ, Paxton demanded that critical data be preserved and not destroyed, after a FOIA request on November 8. “This Court has the authority to protect public trust by ensuring transparency,” the brief stated. “The public needs to know the truth about Jack Smith’s investigation, which was a political and legal disgrace. Additionally, the Texas Attorney General’s Office press statement stated that Jack Smith’s team could not be allowed to escape responsibility.

Paxton has established himself as an ardent supporter of openness amid claims that the Biden Administration is utilizing the legal system to obstruct Trump’s electoral ambitions. “The American people demand transparency and I will do everything in my power to hold the Biden Administration accountable for weaponizing the justice system to interfere with President Trump’s re-election campaign,” Paxton added in the same press release.

The picture of a shredder truck has given the fight for access to these controversial documents a palpable feeling of urgency, even if the truth of the allegations against the DOJ is still being investigated. The appearance of the shredding truck has raised questions about possible attempts to hide the prosecutor’s intentions and conduct while the court considers Paxton’s motion. It remains to be seen if this will stop the destruction of documents and provide a better understanding of these investigations.

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