John Bash Enters Texas Attorney General Race

John Bash, a former U.S. Attorney and legal counsel to Elon Musk, has announced his candidacy for Texas Attorney General, following Ken Paxton's decision to run for the U.S. Senate against John Cornyn. Bash, who has a strong alignment with the Republican party and previously served as a special assistant to President Donald Trump, emphasizes his experience in handling high-stakes legal cases and his commitment to defending constitutional rights and promoting Texas's growth. During his tenure as U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Texas, Bash tackled issues like drug trafficking, human smuggling, and terrorism. His campaign portrays him as a 'battle-tested' attorney ready to lead on day one. Bash's announcement makes him the first candidate in the race to replace Paxton, highlighting his intention to maintain Texas as a leader in innovation while addressing critical legal challenges. Bash's legal experience includes clerking for Supreme Court Justices Antonin Scalia and Brett Kavanaugh and securing convictions in high-profile cases.