As the pressure mounted, Bangert likened their situation to a pot at boiling point, “Our hand had been forced.” The decision to involve the FBI wasn’t taken lightly, especially given that Paxton was already on their radar.
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Peeling back the layers, Bangert recollected how Paul’s persistent records requests in early 2020 led to undue pressure from Paxton. But the real stunner came with the reveal of the “midnight opinion.” This clandestine document allegedly aided Paul by halting impending foreclosures on his properties. Tony Buzbee, defending Paxton, was quick to challenge its legitimacy, painting it as mere “informal legal guidance.”
Paxton’s dealings with Paul grew even murkier as Bangert recounted a bizarre luncheon with the duo, where Paul narrated grievances against the Mitte Foundation. It was a plot twist Bangert found astonishing, admitting, “I’ve never seen anything like it.”
Highlighting the skewed priorities, Bangert expressed his astonishment at the disproportionate attention given to Paul amidst more pressing legal battles such as a lawsuit against Google, COVID-19 guidance, and election-related cases.
