Trump-backed married Republican accused of throwing massive tantrum after being caught on camera with MISTRESS
An American tourist has accused Texas Attorney General and US Senate candidate Ken Paxton of lunging at him and trying to grab his phone after he filmed Paxton walking with his mistress, Tracy Duhon, in London. The alleged confrontation, which the tourist reported to the Metropolitan Police, took place on Westminster Bridge on 1 July, as Paxton, a Trump-backed Republican, campaigns in a closely watched Senate race against Democrat James Talarico.
The tourist claims Paxton confronted him after spotting the recorded clip, repeatedly demanding his phone and lunging for it twice before backing off when the man's wife began filming with her own phone. The Daily Mail first revealed Paxton's affair with Duhon, who has seven children, a year ago, noting the pair met at the Kentucky Derby in May 2024 while both were still married to other people; neither has denied the relationship. The couple say they have not pursued criminal charges, fearing exposure to Paxton or his political allies, and Paxton's campaign did not respond to a request for comment.
- Tourist accuses Ken Paxton of trying to grab his phone in London
- Confrontation followed filming of Paxton with mistress Tracy Duhon
- Paxton is running for US Senate against Democrat James Talarico
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Ken Paxton has served as Texas Attorney General since 2015 and is now running as a Republican candidate for the US Senate, a race that has drawn significant national attention. He has the backing of Donald Trump, who wields substantial influence over Republican primary contests. Paxton is married, but has been reported to be in a relationship with Tracy Duhon, a mother of seven, since they met at the Kentucky Derby in 2024 while both were still married to other people.
The alleged incident took place in London, where an American tourist says he filmed Paxton walking with Duhon and was then confronted by Paxton, who tried to grab his phone. The tourist reported the matter to London's Metropolitan Police but says he and his wife have not pursued criminal charges, citing concerns about repercussions from Paxton or his allies.
This story matters because it touches on the personal conduct of a prominent elected official seeking higher office in a closely contested Senate race against Democrat James Talarico, and because it raises questions about how public figures respond when confronted by members of the public.