As soon as John Owens made accusations that Texas Governor Greg Abbott buried the Trump University investigation, people started checking his background. It turns out that he had supported Wendy Davis against Abbott in the race for governor. The rising superstar of the democratic party in Texas lost by only 20+ points. A quick look at who he follows on Facebook tells the entire story.
According to Open Secrets, Owens contributed $1,500 to Barack Obama:
He is a registered Democrat
In 2010, Trump University was forced out of Texas thanks to the efforts of then Attorney General Greg Abbott. Officials in the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) at the time demanded financial records, promotional and advertising materials and other materials. Additionally, the OAG demanded the names of Texans who bought the programs offered in the state. Trump University refused to submit the documents and pulled out of the state, agreeing to stop doing business, Newsmax reported in February 2016.
Morales’ interview with the Texas Tribune makes the point very clearly that Abbott had nothing to do with pulling the plug on the investigation into Trump University. “To be clear, I did not discuss this matter with General Abbott,” Morales stated. He also added that the matter was not discussed with Abbott’s then chief of staff Daniel Hodge, the Texas Tribune reported.
He explained that Trump University agreed to suspend its Texas operations while the state was demanding documents, and in 2010 agreed to permanently leave, the Texas Tribune article continues.
Morales explained his decision:
“That agreement to permanently and immediately leave Texas was, in my opinion, the most important element of resolving this investigation. It ensured that no further Texas citizens would be exposed to the company and it did not preclude those consumers who felt they wanted a refund to demand it from Trump University or in court.”