Hamadeh Commends Pardons

Representative Abe Hamadeh (R-AZ) commended President Donald Trump for pardoning 77 people in an alleged "fake electors" plot during the 2020 Election.

Among those pardoned are former New York City Mayor and Trump ally Rudy Giuliani, former Chief of Staff Mark Meadows, and several advisers such as Christina Bobb, John Eastman, and Boris Epshteyn.

The 77 individuals were all accused of plotting to submit alternate slates of electors in battleground states such as... READ MORE

Governor Katie Hobbs: Once again, Arizona is stepping up where Washington has failed. Because the Trump administration continues to block SNAP funds, I’m directing another $1.8 million to food banks and Food Bucks Now to help families put food on the table.

AZ Attorney General Kris Mayes: Many people don’t understand how addiction happens. Combating the opioid crisis and raising awareness about fentanyl is one of my office’s top priorities. Follow along every #MythMonday as we share the facts behind common fentanyl myths.

State Senate President Warren Petersen: Mayes prioritized sex offenders over AZ citizens. Total insanity. Fortunately we defended the law and won.

State Senator Janae Shamp: For far too long women have been misinformed and left to suffer preventable decline. Thank you @DrMakaryFDA @SecKennedy @HHSGov and @POTUS! #MAHA

State Senator Jake Hoffman: AZGOP CHAIR TOLD NATIONAL SCHOOL CHOICE ORGS TO POUND SAND I’ve been made aware of a private meeting that occurred between the national school choice community & AZGOP Chair Gina Swoboda during her attacks against our state’s signature program The national leaders urged her to: - Walk back her factually inaccurate Democrat-aligned messaging - Push out factual, pro-school choice messaging instead - Challenge the Democrats using her prior public statements to destroy school choice HOW DID SHE RESPOND? She refused She doubled down And she told them that she isn’t doing anything wrong Gina is damaging Republicans for 2026. Republicans will lose if she remains anywhere near our Party. WE HAVE A MASSIVE PROBLEM IN THE AZGOP.

State Representative Alma Hernandez: When they tell you, believe them. What an absolute sham.

State Representative Cheryl Caswell: Yep.... 2020 Pima County had 1,942 Federal Only Voters...AND in 2025 Pima County HAS 6,539 Federal Only Voters.... And a new Logo and Photo how nice.

State Representative Nick Kupper: 50-year mortgages & 15-year car loans?

State Representative Walt Blackman: It’s an incredible honor to be recognized as the 2025 Representative of the Year by the Arizona Commerce Authority and Arizona Technology Council. Grateful to serve our great state and continue advancing innovation, jobs, and opportunity for every Arizonan. #AZLeg #Leadership #Innovation

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The Snakebite is written by Grayson Bakich and Javier Manjarres