Texas Senator Responds To Trump’s Vague ‘Destroy’ Comment

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A state senator who may have been the target of President Donald Trump’s suggestions that he and a Texas sheriff could “destroy” her career says she’ll keep pushing to reform asset forfeiture laws.
Republican Sen. Konni Burton of Colleyville said in a statement Wednesday, “I will not be discouraged.”
Trump’s comment came Tuesday during a meeting with sheriffs. The remark followed Rockwall County Sheriff Harold Eavenson criticiz