Former Texas attorney general aide, Paxton whistleblower backs Talarico in attack ad

Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico has released an attack ad featuring David Maxwell, a former top aide to Republican rival Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. Maxwell, who served nearly a decade as Paxton's director of law enforcement, reported Paxton to the FBI six years ago on corruption charges. This move highlights Maxwell’s role as a whistleblower and underscores the ongoing controversy surrounding Paxton’s legal troubles, making this ad a significant move in their heated political battle. The ad underscores the stakes and the deep-seated divisions within Texas politics.