Arizona Politics

SNAKEBITE— 1.4.25— Trump's Mexican Tariff Gambit Pays Off—Yuma Mayor Talks Border—Ciscomani's Veterans Bill, Much More...

Trump's Mexican Tariff Gambit Pays Off

President Donald Trump (R) has announced that a deal has been brokered between the United States and Mexico to lift their competing tariffs against each other. As part of the agreement, Mexico will supply 10,000 troops to the border in an attempt to curb the influx of drug trafficking (specifically fentanyl). The United States has agreed to prevent "high-powered weapons" trafficking south.

The agreement is good for one month.

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Senator Ruben Gallego: Price of the All-Star Special just went up. Trump’s inability to handle the bird flu is a tax on working families.

Representative Andy Biggs: Both Canada and Mexico have now bent the knee and are working with President Trump to tackle the fentanyl crisis. Tariffs work. The Biden-Harris regime had four years to close our border. President Trump has made great strides in just two weeks.

Representative Eli Crane: Last Congress, I introduced an amendment to reduce funding for USAID by 50%. 114 Republicans and every House Democrat rejected this sensible measure. Remember, @mattgaetz? Funny how many are singing a different tune following @elonmusk's deep dive into their corruption.

Representative Juan Ciscomani: Congratulations @ChrisAWright_on your confirmation as Secretary of Energy!

Representative Abe Hamadeh: The Republican United government is united, mission focused on ensuring that President Trump's America First policies are codified, our border secured, election integrity restored, and inflation brought under control. It won't be easy, but things worth fighting for never are.
Representative Raul Grijalva: Trump's tariffs will hurt hardworking families.
Governor Katie Hobbs: Legislative Republicans are attempting to jam through a partisan bill that will make it harder to vote.
Arizona Treasurer Kimberly Yee: It was an honor to give opening remarks at a Lunar New Year celebration this weekend and wish attendees peace and prosperity in the year ahead.
State Senator Frank Carroll: Daniel Penny case: Could Trump DOJ investigate possible 'weaponization' in subway trial?
State Senator Anthony Kern: Looks like the left is trying to make some noise again…not even sure this happened today.
State Representative Julie Willoughby: Throwback to the first time I saw my new title written out. I'm grateful that @AZHouseGOP members trusted me to be the Whip.
Karrin Taylor Robson: Congratulations President Trump! He’s now 3-0 on Colombia, Panama, & now, Mexico. @realDonaldTrump is showcasing the art of the deal and getting Mexico to step up to secure their side of the border. This is what real leadership looks like!
Ciscomani Introduces Bill Expediting Reception of VA Benefits After Service— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Representative Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ) is introducing bipartisan legislation with several lawmakers to speed up veterans' reception of VA benefits upon leaving the military.
Yuma Mayor Douglas Nicholls Says Trump's Border Policies Already See 'Dramatic Drops' in Crossings— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Yuma Mayor Douglas Nicholls (R) recently appeared on Fox and Friends First to discuss the impact President Donald Trump's border policies already have on crossings and other activities, saying there have been "dramatic drops" in the numbers.
Trump Frees 6 American Hostages Held in Venezuela— By Cactus Politics' Javier Manjarres— President Donald Trump has announced that after sending Envoy for Special Missions Ric Grenell to personally deliver a message to Dictator Nicolas Maduro, demanding the release of Americans being detained in Venezuela, 6 "hostages" were released and flew back with Grenell.
Hamadeh Roots for Kash Patel's Confirmation, 'Can't Think of Anybody Better' to Lead FBI— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Representative Abe Hamadeh (R-AZ) rooted for Kash Patel's confirmation as FBI Director in a recent appearance on Just the News's John Solomon Reports podcast, saying, "I cannot think of anybody better to lead that agency."
Biggs Mocks Democrats' Call for 'Street Fight,' on Spending, 'Just Another Example of TDS'— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Representative Andy Biggs (R-AZ) mocked House Democrats' recent calls for a "street fight" in response to President Donald Trump's spending freezes in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Bottom Line, saying it was merely "just another example of [Trump Derangement Syndrome (TDS)]."

Schweikert Vouches for RFK, Jr. in Op-Ed, 'We Finance Unhealthy Living'— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Representative David Schweikert (R-AZ) penned an op-ed for USA Today vouching for the confirmation of Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., as President Donald Trump's Secretary of Health and Human Services. He said that Kennedy "has a rare quality among public officials today—he embraces math."

Arizona Lawmakers Pray for D.C. American Airlines Victims— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Several Arizona lawmakers, including Representatives Andy Biggs (R-AZ), Eli Crane (R-AZ), Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ), and Abe Hamadeh (R-AZ), offered condolences and prayers for the victims of the recent collision of an American Airlines (AA) passenger jet and U.S. Army helicopter in Washington, D.C.

Trump Signs First Bill, The Laken Riley Act— By Cactus Politics' Jackson Bakich— President Donald Trump (R) has signed the Laken Riley Act into law. The bill immediately deports illegal immigrants who have been arrested for shoplifting, assault against police officers, and crimes that result in death or serious bodily injury.

Grijalva Wants Answers for Trump's Spending Freezes— By Cactus Politics' Grayson Bakich— Representative Raul Grijalva (D-AZ) joined over 150 fellow Democrats in demanding President Donald Trump explain where and why he instituted a massive spending freeze via an executive order.

The Snakebite is written by Grayson Bakich and Javier Manjarres
Grayson Bakich

Florida born and raised, Grayson Bakich is a recent recipient of a Master’s Degree in Political Science at the University of Central Florida. His thesis examined recent trends in political polarization and how this leads into justification of violence.

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