Former Arizona Republican chairman, Jeff DeWitt, recently resigned after a leaked audio recording revealed his attempt to persuade Senate candidate Carrie Lake to not run for office. In the recording, DeWitt is heard attempting to bribe Lake to stay out of politics. Lake went public with this information nearly 11 months ago but recently found the recording and released it, leading to DeWitt's resignation.
The incident comes amidst ongoing discussions between Republicans and Democrats in the Senate regarding border security. It is reported that a potential deal would allow 5,000 migrants to cross the southern border every day before any action is taken. House Speaker Mike Johnson responded to this proposal, stating that it would be considered 'dead on arrival' if it reaches the lower chamber.
In an exclusive interview, Carrie Lake shared her experience of the attempted bribe and outlined her reasons for running for office. She mentioned that polls prior to the incident showed her as the only Republican candidate who could win the Senate seat and emphasized her popularity among independents in Arizona. Lake is an America-first Republican who is unapologetic in her support for former President Trump and his policies.
One major concern for Lake is election integrity. She expressed her support for an election integrity hero who was recently appointed as the new chairwoman of the Arizona Republican Party. The chairwoman has extensive knowledge of election processes and has established relationships with election integrity groups. Lake praised her commitment to securing elections and expressed optimism about the chairwoman's efforts.
Turning to the topic of border security, Lake criticized a proposed border deal that would allow thousands of illegal border crossings before any action is taken. She referred to it as a 'slap in the face' to the American people and urged a return to the border policies implemented during the Trump administration. Lake emphasized the need to address the issue of illegal immigration and called for a 'repatriation project' that would process and send migrants back to their home countries.
As the conversation shifted back to Arizona elections, Lake acknowledged the state's attractiveness to illegal immigrants due to perceived easier crossing routes and established smuggling networks. She highlighted the importance of securing the border to prevent human smuggling operations facilitated by cartels and NGOs.
When asked about the possibility of being chosen as former President Trump's vice president, Lake declined to disclose any private conversations with him but expressed her support for whoever he chooses, believing that there are many great leaders in the America First movement who would be suitable for the role.
In conclusion, Carrie Lake's revelation of the attempted bribe by former Arizona Republican chairman Jeff DeWitt has caused a significant stir. Lake remains determined to run for Senate and is actively advocating for secure elections and strict border control.
