DINO Chairman Jake Hoffman Responds to Katie Hobbs' Press Conference Meltdown

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Friday, May 2, 2025

DINO Chairman Jake Hoffman Responds to Katie Hobbs'

Press Conference Meltdown

PHOENIX, ARIZONA— Senate Director Nominations Committee Chairman Jake Hoffman is doubling down on his promise to hold Governor Katie Hobbs accountable for her irresponsible picks of unqualified individuals to lead Arizona's critical state agencies and is issuing a statement in response to a temper tantrum displayed by Hobbs during a press conference today.

"The Senate stands by its promise to the people of Arizona that we will thoroughly, honestly, and accurately vet each of Katie Hobbs' nominees," said Chairman Hoffman. "Since the court slapped down Katie's illegal circumvention of the confirmation process last August, the members of the Senate Committee on Director Nominations have worked consistently, diligently, and methodically to hold confirmation hearings and make recommendations to the full Senate."

"Katie's remarks about again engaging in the same unlawful ploy to evade the Senate confirmation process reflects only a childish temper tantrum. The Senate will determine its response to any future potential moves by Katie if they ever materialize," said Chairman Hoffman. "It's clear from her unhinged statements to the press today that she is once again making rash, emotional decisions and flying by the seat of her pants without any due diligence or thought behind her actions. The confirmation process has produced better quality nominees in every case where a rejection has occurred, and that is a big win for every Arizonan."

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For more information, contact:

Kim Quintero

Director of Communications | Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus

kquintero@azleg.gov