Meghan McCain urged Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton to stop traveling in Europe with his "alleged mistress" as he heads into a close Senate race against Democrat James Talarico. Paxton, backed by President Trump after defeating Sen. John Cornyn in the primary, could receive part of a reported $400 million from a MAGA fund. McCain's comment followed Daily Mail photos of Paxton with influencer Tracy Duhon; Paxton is also amid a contentious divorce trial with State Sen. Angela Paxton.
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Meghan McCain publicly urged Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton to stop vacationing in Europe with his "alleged mistress" as he heads into a competitive Senate campaign this fall.
Paxton, who won the Republican Senate primary with President Donald Trump's endorsement — defeating long-serving Sen. John Cornyn — is set to face Democrat James Talarico in the general election.
On Thursday, Puck reported that Trump intends to deploy more than $400 million from a MAGA-aligned fund to help select candidates in the midterms, and that some of those resources are expected to benefit Paxton. At the time of the report, several polls showed the race between Paxton and Talarico was narrowly decided, within a few points.
"For a start – it would be great if Ken Paxton would stop traveling to Europe with his alleged mistress and the photos of them together weren't blasted all over The Daily Mail for the entire world to see." — Meghan McCain (Twitter)
McCain's comment referenced recent tabloid coverage. On July 7, the Daily Mail published photos of Paxton spending time in London with Christian influencer Tracy Duhon, including images from the Fourth of July. Earlier reporting by the outlet said the two were also spotted together in Iceland on what was described as a "romantic getaway." The pair have been reported to be "romantically involved" since 2024; those characterizations remain allegations.
Meanwhile, Paxton is still involved in a high-profile and contentious divorce trial with his wife, State Sen. Angela Paxton, who has previously accused him of infidelity. The combination of personal controversy and an increasingly close race raises questions about how these stories could affect voter perceptions in the coming months.
Why it matters: With outside funding potentially flowing into the race and polls showing a tight contest, critics like McCain argue that visible personal scandals could complicate Paxton's general election bid. Supporters say the focus should remain on policy and conservative priorities.
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