In the race for U.S. Senate in Texas, Attorney General Ken Paxton is dominating the polls after a surprise endorsement from President Donald Trump, plus additional support from Make America Healthy Again voters.
A SoCal Strategies poll conducted after this week’s endorsement from the president found Paxton dominating Texas Republican Sen. John Cornyn by 22 points. According to the poll, Paxton leads with 57% of the vote, compared to Cornyn’s 35%. The primary runoff is set for May 26.
As attorney general, Paxton has been fighting for MAHA causes such as pesticides, forever chemicals in clothing, food dyes, and vaccines.
Secret Pesticides
This week, Paxton announced a historic settlement with a Texas-wide grocery store chain following an investigation that found it was secretly spraying pesticides on organic-labeled produce. Paxton said customers were buying organic produce at a higher price, assuming it was free of pesticides.
“This is a huge win for Texans seeking to avoid synthetic pesticides when purchasing organic produce,” Paxton said in a press release. “I commend Albertsons for reversing its course of action and signing this historic agreement to help ensure transparency for Texans by requiring its stores to stop the misting of pesticides on organic produce.”
ProduceMaxx is an Environmental Protection Agency-registered antimicrobial pesticide that contains chlorine. Paxton’s investigation found that thousands of grocery stores across the United States use it and other chemical pesticides to control bacteria and extend shelf life.
Top-Shelf Forever Chemicals
In April, Paxton issued a civil investigative demand to activewear brand Lululemon to determine if its products contain forever chemicals, and whether the company is misleading its customers.
“I will not allow any corporation to sell harmful, toxic materials to consumers at a premium price under the guise of wellness and sustainability,” Paxton said. “If Lululemon has violated Texas law, it will be held accountable.”
The investigation will look for specific synthetic materials and chemicals associated with endocrine disruption, infertility, and cancer.
“Americans should not have to worry if they are being deceived when trying to make healthy choices for themselves and their families,” he continued.
Challenging Vaccines
In January, Paxton launched an investigation into possible kickback schemes tied to childhood vaccine recommendations. The investigation includes sending more than 20 civil investigative demands to some of the largest medical providers in the country, including UnitedHealthcare and Pfizer.
Paxton said the investigation will examine whether pediatric medical providers, insurance companies, or vaccine manufacturers broke the law by failing to disclose financial incentives—such as doctors’ wages, bonuses, and employment—tied to recommending and administering vaccines to children.
“I will ensure that Big Pharma and Big Insurance don’t bribe medical providers to pressure parents to jab their kids with vaccines they feel aren’t safe or necessary,” Paxton said. “Any provider or entity whose medical guidance is fueled by financial incentives from an insurance company, Big Pharma, or otherwise will be exposed.”
“Alongside President Trump and [Health and Human Service Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s] significant efforts to ensure safety when it comes to childhood vaccines, my office will fight to protect kids’ health and uphold transparency in the medical industry. Together, we will Make America Healthy Again,” he continued.
