Hobbs Breaks With Mayes Over ‘Stand Your Ground’ Remarks as GOP Pushes for Retraction, Resignation

Hobbs Breaks With Mayes Over ‘Stand Your Ground’ Remarks as GOP Pushes for Retraction, Resignation

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs publicly distanced herself from Attorney General Kris Mayes following Mayes’ recent comments about Arizona’s self-defense laws and potential confrontations with federal agents, calling the remarks “inappropriate” and saying they should be retracted. Hobbs’ statement came as Republican lawmakers advanced a resolution urging Mayes’ resignation. The dispute began after Mayes spoke with reporters about Arizona’s expanded…