Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs (D) said Monday that she plans to cooperate with President-elect Trump once he takes office in January, but “will not tolerate acts of terrorism in our communities.”
“We will continue to work with the Trump administration on border security efforts,” Hobbs said at a news conference.
But when asked about President Trump's promise of mass deportations, she said, “What's happening here, what you're seeing here today, is actually an important issue that keeps our communities safe.” “We will not tolerate misguided policies that do not actually help our cause.” ”
“I will not tolerate terrorizing communities or intimidating Arizonans,” she added.
On Monday, the president-elect suggested his administration may use military assets to support its mass deportation pledge.
playing cards answered “Truth!!!” In response to a post on Truth Social by Tom Fitton, president of the conservative group Judicial Watch, the incoming administration “is prepared to declare a national emergency and will continue to do so through a mass deportation program. We will use military assets to reverse Biden's invasion.”
Caroline Leavitt, a spokeswoman for Trump's transition team, said the president-elect will “launch the largest deportation operation of illegal criminals, drug traffickers, and human traffickers in U.S. history while reducing costs for families.” We will mobilize all necessary federal and state powers.”
“I will continue to put politics aside to serve Arizonans,” Hobbs said at a news conference Monday.
“My message to the cartels and bad actors who seek to harm our communities is clear: Arizona stands united against you,” she said.
Arizona has emerged as a battleground state in recent elections.
President Biden narrowly won Arizona in 2020, but Trump defeated Vice President Harris by more than 5 points. Hobbs defeated Republican Kari Lake in the 2022 gubernatorial race by less than one point. Lake lost this year's Senate race to Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.).
The Hill has reached out to Trump's transition team for comment.
