Arizona Politics

Hoffman Urges Trump to Drop Robson Endorsement, Cites Past as Lobbyist for Leftist Group

State Senator Jake Hoffman (R-15) urged President Donald Trump to drop his endorsement of Karrin Taylor Robson (R) for governor in the 2026 Arizona gubernatorial election, citing her supposed work as a lobbyist for a leftwing activist group in the past.

In a lengthy X (formerly Twitter) post made Sunday evening, Sen. Hoffman said, "ATTENTION: @realDonaldTrump "Karrin Taylor Robson has been a registered lobbyist for clients including... in 2018, for ultra-liberal advocacy group Chicanos Por La Causa Action" (CPLCA) source: Arizona Globe."

The Arizona Globe outlined Robson's previous work for the group, which was revealed as part of Sen. Hoffman's wider effort to bar anyone who worked as a paid lobbyist within two years of running for a statewide office.

Sen. Hoffman described Chicanos Por La Causa Action as an "Open border "immigrant rights organization [anization]" that "Fights for "racial equity" (i.e., cultural Marxism); Opposes Trump's Border Wall; opposes citizenship question on 2020 census; and Advocates for Tuition Amnesty for illegals at AZ Public Universities," among other activities.

"There is NO EXCUSE for a 'Republican' candidate for governor having lobbied for this radical, far-Left organization," The Arizona State Senator continued, further claiming that Robson "surrounds herself with [people who] are Never-Trumpers who celebrate the lawfare against you, and district court judges that are trying to destroy [Trump's] agenda."

"Arizona Republicans and Trump supporters demand far better than a Karrin as our nominee," Hoffman concluded.

The State Senator also posted a brief clip of Robson speaking with journalist John Hook, in which she suggested that Trump is a "drag" on the Republican Party, saying, "There are fashion do's, and there are fashion don'ts. Trump used to be a fashion do, and now, overnight, he has become a fashion don't."

Although the Republican gubernatorial primary is not until August 2026, Hoffman's scathing post is likely to leave a lasting impression.

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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