Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs accused in 'pay-for-play' scheme

The Arizona Attorney General's Office is investigating ties between Governor Katie Hobbs and the operator of a group home for foster kids, amid reports that the firm made donations to the governor's inauguration fund and the Arizona Democratic Party before getting a large rate hike from the state. FOX 10's Brian Webb reports.
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[@braydenchandler5812]

She’s a joke! She laughed when doing her swear in! She should go to prison.

[@RodMartinJr]

I would've called it a "titter" or "giggle" upon touching the Holy Bible. Since she doesn't believe in Honor and Integrity, how could she respect the Bible? 😎♥✝🇺🇸💯

[@rich1891]

CORRUPT DEMOCRAT imagine that.

[@gregorystell6858]

It's like finding one that's honest.

[@pattys7003]

I haven't forgotten how she cheated her way unto office, ran from cameras and refused to debate, and then federally funded PBS hosted her smirking face .

[@commonsenseisntcommon1776]

Stolen election win, just like Joe Briben!

[@muffs55mercury61]

Plus in her previous position she hardly showed up for work.

[@DesertRascal]

This is alleged. Let the investigation show the truth. Your opinion about her is just more of the same old boring unsubstantiated MAGA narrative.

[@jackmeoff9299]

PBS has no credibility

[@domone1201]

Imagine how good Arizona would be doing under Kari Lake. SMH

[@mrbubetube]

how good would Arizona be doing with a conspiracy theorist who tried to overthrow the state government buy overturning a certified election by the people of Arizona? Everyone knows what a total disaster that would be. No need to imagine it.

[@martinmallett3298]

A group home? If there's even a tiny bit of justice in Arizona she'll spend the rest of her life in prison.

[@tracyeaves1084]

They need to be in prison for stealing from taxpayers

[@mitteradams1216]

That witch needs to be in jail

[@MaryGreen-mh4ks]

I agree 💯💯💯💯👍👍👍👍👍

[@kah_lan]

Her so-called win was questionable in the first place. And this proved it.

[@joeldement]

keep believing lies. this will comfort u

[@glennienhaus6030]

@@joeldementyou’re a Special Kind of Stupid !!

[@ProJoe-xb5ie]

One thing about those liberal Democrats they know how to cheat

[@painkillerjones6232]

@@joeldement You saying this story is a lie?

[@Mr.G626]

@@joeldement Keep your head in the sand.

[@bobwhite2]

She’s fully corrupted.

[@TheRealGrayman]

We have had some horrible governors in this state, but this woman takes the prize.

[@michaelharper-et7kz]

You need a Republican Governor

[@grousedog88]

Wouldn’t that just be a gov 😅

[@user-vg5vi5sh1v]

To bad the real Gov. Kari Lake wasn'tt in her rightful position.😢

[@grousedog88]

Agreed.

[@davidhauge5706]

You've had worse, but give her a trial. Nothing worse than stealing from children. Did she used to play football.

[@vintagetubeamplifiers]

Illegitimate Governor and you know it.

[@exdemocrat9038]

🎯

[@paulbraga4460]

😆😅🤣

[@kateallen7675]

Well, most of us knew this was coming when she installed herself in the office.

[@BasedChad1]

She thought she could hide her cheating.

[@bigfoot-id8bv]

So far she’s hidden THE REST of her cheating.

[@tatechasers2393]

According to Arizona's State Election website 1% of the ballots were unmarked for the Presidential vote in 2020, that is 5x's the average, so the obvious conclusion is they were erased, at least 80%. that is 32,000 ballots filled out except for Presidential Vote, that also was the margin of victory. In 2022 the current Governor didn't campaign, sound familiar, Will America take notice in 2024 when Joe Robinette gets 93 million votes?

[@birdenthusiast2095]

Why am I not shocked.

[@imawatchin6295]

Lock her up!!!!

[@VIPER-ge8ss]

She never debated because she is a coward and a cheater, and knew the fix was in. Smoke there's fire.

[@scottleggejr]

Closed door inauguration, no press, and no hand on a religious document when she took oath. All of the red flags.

[@atedinahalf6288]

Back in 2020, they tried to ruin our lives for pointing this out. We can never forget.

[@mustangracer5124]

The 'folks back east' had it planned and she just waited it out.

[@johnwobma6532]

Sounds familiar ‼️

[@Luckylady77777]

Just like the big guy!

[@timcouillard3499]

Sounds like pay to play ! Doesn’t surprise me anymore these people are drunk with power and greed !

[@Gocubsgo1958]

She should be recalled immediately

[@rayblanco5204]

No way smartest Administration EVER Still KICKING our ASSSS

[@jeffgeorge6208]

That's one sick side hustle. Blood on her hands. 🤬

[@AutumnBreezers]

Hobbs has always been crooked. That's why Arizonans never wanted her.

[@Mike-jv4rz]

Spread the word, vote her out.....

[@AutumnBreezers]

@@Mike-jv4rz I never voted her in!

[@Mike-jv4rz]

@@AutumnBreezers Not saying that-

[@AutumnBreezers]

@@Mike-jv4rz Oh, I know, just venting 🤗

[@AutumnBreezers]

@@Mike-jv4rz oh, I know, just venting! 🤗

[@karleells6540]

Impeach that fool

[@Panu-qi7tm]

Agree

[@BikeStandByMe]

And Clarance Thomas as well. You wouldn’t want to be a hypocrite would you?

[@karleells6540]

@@BikeStandByMe the Supreme Court is the only common sense organization left- because of Trump. You fools on the left would be furious if the show was on the other foot. Such hypocrisy.

[@La-Li-Lu-Le-Lo8787]

​@@BikeStandByMeyour so funny

[@RedHuntsman]

@@BikeStandByMe What case has Thomas ruled on where his travel friends were involved?

[@karenhaggerty4661]

CartelKatie Keep voting for these traitors, traitors.

[@maternst1]

A corrupt democrat!? I am shocked! SHOCKED I tell you! LOL!!!

[@dianetan5790]

Trumps a felon and you still hold ur head high wow ur gonna have a short short life

[@SAM-ht5oe]

😁

[@joeldement]

u probably believe trump is innocent too , even after being convicted by a jury and your simple mind convicts a person from a headline

[@maternst1]

@@joeldement .Again with the name calling? What are you? Twelve? Oh! You're a democrat, never mind! LOL!!!

[@SAM-ht5oe]

@@joeldement He's as innocent as you, If you was in that miserable situation.

[@oneanddonetzone3673]

I wonder how many cell phones are getting smashed and computers bleach bitted?

[@electricman523]

She's already called Killary?

[@joeldement]

education was lost on you

[@oneanddonetzone3673]

@@joeldement What do you mean by that Joe?

[@joeldement]

@@oneanddonetzone3673 you answered your own question, apparently you cannot use logic and reason to solve problems. so all the schooling you participated in , did not soak in. I'm going out on a limb here, but I'll bet you probably even believe in a GOD , and quote bible sayings. do you Stand and salute Flags too?

[@oneanddonetzone3673]

@@joeldement you seem like a very angry human being I’m so sorry for you. Do you know absolutely nothing about me Joe. I really do hope you find peace in your life and meaning.

[@pvt.2426]

The 'illegitimate' gov. of AZ.

[@kek3908]

It's total pay for play. They got the huge rate hike while DCS employee's have not seen a raise in over 5 years. The average grade school teacher make 2k more a month than DCS workers who actually keep children safe. When was the last time you read about a DCS worker molesting a child versus a teacher??? This really hurts children in real time, thank you Kati, thanks a lot.

[@mgaraujo1220]

Dcs sucks they traumatized my brother. He broke his arm and they tooks us all away blame it on my mom that took great care of us. And as for teachers lazy dont even do their job screw dcs

[@lesliegaskill650]

So sad. Her husband is odd too.

[@kek3908]

@@mgaraujo1220 So Kati approving exhorbanant fees to this questionable group home will fix or address that? Excellent logic.

[@mgaraujo1220]

@@kek3908i can tell you’re not all there ill pray for you seek help how does me saying dcs suck make me agree with with hobbs its doing? Lol help me understand crazy

[@benhunter8551]

Everybody needs to just settle down. Everything is under control as Hobbs is a democrat so only good things happened, and we're all a little wealthier and safer thanks to her. We all value her service and dedication to our cause.

[@pannamal5182]

Six figures?. $100,000? No, six figures was $400,000. Report the truth

[@garryhogue4978]

Why would FOX report the truth. Flush them down the toilet. They have the chance to really stand out in the media world, but have sold their souls to the devil. Not all who work for them, but FOX is dead, dumb and dead.

[@garryhogue4978]

Why would FOX report the truth. Flush them down the toilet. They have the chance to really stand out in the media world, but have sold their souls to the devil. Not all who work for them, but FOX is dead, dumb and dead.

[@thewhiteknight02]

No one is above the law. Straight to jail.

[@allisons3663]

Still don't understand how Arizona voted for this bozo, who couldn't even debate her challenger.

[@DogTrekker]

It's not who votes, it's who COUNTS then votes!

[@geomi3185]

She wasn’t voted in dems stole it . Look at biden , look at California and newsom who has destroyed California and yet was voted in again. The dems figured out the way to steal the elections. Watch video here on KZbin of Newt Gingrich where he talks about the poll done at colleges . Democrat college students said they would rather steal an election than win it .

[@mrbubetube]

why debate? there was no need and she proved it. that's called SMART. Arizonans chose a SMART governor. Does that make you mad, bro?

[@DogTrekker]

@@mrbubetube The Dems cheated to install her. In a fair election, she'd still be home in her basement.

[@reneegrubbs4912]

We didn't!

[@frogvet68]

Vote Democrats OUT

[@beareeves4923]

The AG is also a crook. Nothing will be done.

[@cherylcampbell7495]

Hope Arizona wakes up and stops the crime. Follow the money.😂

[@QuietAZdesert]

I didn't vote for her. Strange - I don't know anyone who did...🤔 But there were a lot of machine malfunctions reported.

[@ryanellsworth7246]

The same people who helped her steal the election also stole it for the corrupt AG. And with the courts also corrupt as proven by Lake...

[@applecider9968]

​@@QuietAZdesertMost definitely 👋👋

[@jlb7741]

This explains why she is not going to run for the same office again.

[@ryanellsworth7246]

She didn't run the first time. She hid in her basement same as creepy pedo Joe.

[@khr1379]

Bet Kari Lake is laughing her ass off...

[@angelnegron6798]

95 percent of CONgress is on the take, so why stop with her.

[@MarkSmith-js2pu]

Not 95 but way too much

[@mrbubetube]

because that's how MAGAts work. they don't want you to hold their elected officials responsible for their corruption, so they try to turn your attention to the opposite direction.

[@TonyP602]

If indicted, will Hobbs get to oversee the jury votes as well?

[@andip.9808]

Her corruption knows no bounds.

[@kafemocha5016]

Hobbs “was a social worker” meanings she knows HOW to game the system!

[@JohnDoesItAll]

It goes much deeper, this barely scratches the surface.

[@bigfoot-id8bv]

Yup!

[@scottdunkirk8198]

She needs to be jailed

[@lonniebeal6032]

C'mon, most of us paying attention knew Hobbs was as crooked as most democraps.

[@dianetan5790]

You don’t know what your talking about isn’t trump being felon make him a democrat to ppl like u

[@joeldement]

education was lost on you

[@dennisg4053]

@@joeldement

[@JerryMoondancerRobinson1]

Get her "Do Nothing But Veto" Butt out of office ! The sooner the better.

[@Panu-qi7tm]

That old laughing fool

[@jamesfarrell7465]

The simple fact that AG Mayes notified that Maricopa County Attorney, Rachel Mitchell, to "stand down" in this investigation, tells you everything you need to know about the eventual results of the AG's investigation: "Nothing to see here. No pay for play, no conflict of interest." The AG owes Governor Hobbs a return favor for Hobbs issuing an Executive Order forbidding all Arizona County Attorneys to prosecute abortion cases, and granting Mayes the exclusive rights to do so. That little arrangement violates the Arizona Constitution, and Mayes knows it.

[@desertrat77]

Nailed it!

[@mrwinston_thepug]

The other shoe has fallen.

[@pearllemdal5988]

Hope she is investigated just as they did President Trump

[@Panu-qi7tm]

She is old laughing fool

[@electricman523]

"It's (D)ifferent when we (D)o it"

[@bigfoot-id8bv]

Don’t hold your breath.

[@RealTomHanx]

It's hilarious when MAGA fools cry like this. The DOJ is actively in trial against a sitting D senator and the presidents son but they fill their diapers over Trump. Yall need to grow up.

[@ryanellsworth7246]

By who? The corrupt AG who cheated the same way she did?

[@pcliftonjr]

She finally got caught 😂! Don't cry about "partisanship" now.

[@Capyrass]

They also have a terrible history of abuse against their wards.

[@yvettevack1323]

Cartel Katie .

[@Gocubsgo1958]

She should be arrested today

[@paulcasarez404]

Lmfao said this on her first day follow the money filling her pockets for crooked ways lock her and all up

[@christieprince6991]

She also rigged the Gov Election. She is very corrupt

[@RandomCitizen-vl1wi]

If it smells rotten, it’s probably rotten to the core.

[@ramonam9251]

Sick

[@SCVM__]

Criminal Before the First Day

[@andromedanative6677]

You wash my back and Ill wash yours, bad ethics and shady deals money hungry always leave a trail, what about the move or action to bypass legislators?

[@joeycarter8846]

And after she's gone, let's get Biden for the same thing.

[@dianetan5790]

It’s okay we already got your boy trump

[@joeldement]

are you really that learning disabled?

[@jackmeoff9299]

​@@dianetan5790nope he's still running around in your mind and that's all that matters😂

[@herbertmckinney4305]

Hobbs is got to go .

[@angelgarcia1025]

There are no coincidences.

[@TheJereld]

Told ya.

[@briancooper2112]

As secretary of state she hardly worked

[@michelleliberty3419]

Big surprise.

[@dougbotimer8005]

Is anyone surprised? Office and power by any and all means.

[@hiker4life4020]

Despicable.

[@kjflyte5088]

Taking money from children , what a psycho.

[@emjay2045]

Another dirty politician - say it ain’t so !!

[@susiestokely3528]

AZ residents got exactly what they ‘voted’ for. Too Bad. So Sad.

[@jjkhawaiian]

I didn't vote for her. I still have yet to meet someone who did.

[@holycrap0866]

I didn’t vote for this cheater! She rigged the election for herself. We need to impeach her asap. I don’t know anyone who voted for her. Vote RED for our AZ patriots and our rightful President Trump!

[@reneegrubbs4912]

We didn't vote for her corrupt ass just like no one voted for sleepy Joe, get it ???!!!

[@1Madam73]

Get her out! Go Kari Lake!!

[@yoliewalker4582]

HAVE A FULL INVESTIGATION ON EVERYONE INVOLVED CHILDREN ARE INNOCENT FULL INVESTIGATION NOW Thank you 🌹

[@GoodCitizensSpeakingUp]

Her corrupt buddies will make this go away for her. The criminals 'investigating' one of their own, of course nothing will come of it.

[@jokerace8227]

We all know Hobbs is dirty from the start.

[@JPaul60]

Calling Hobbs a governor is like calling Dopey Joe President.

[@ryanellsworth7246]

We still just call her chicken little.

[@mrbubetube]

because Hobbs is governor and Joe Biden is president? oh, the CONSPIRACY! OMG!!!

[@timf2279]

Surprise Surprise, shady Katie.

[@youngyingyang]

That's why the US should have publicly funded elections like many modern/smart countries to prevent politicians from being bought and avoid the constant donations race.

[@YOUTUBER-jf6iq]

Make Arizona great again.

[@kandkpop]

Wow, who could have ever expected this from such an honorable and amazing woman? Well, at least I'm sure we can count on the (democrat) attorney general of AZ to "investigate" this in a completely fair and unbiased manner. What a relief, the system is working!

[@bigfoot-id8bv]

Wonder how much she got from the cartels.

[@ryanellsworth7246]

It's not like they both got elected in the same rigged election or anything. Nothing to see here folks!

[@ldavanzo44]

ABOUT TIME !!!!!!!!!

[@jaimewestbay3758]

Our foster care system is the worst , for them to say she's a champion for foster care kids is laughable.. That money should have went towards those kids..

[@norm5785]

Oh my goodness. Hobbs is just like the New Orleans Mayor and Super Mayor Tiff if Dolton Illinois. Bith headed towards incarceration. Bad AG, very bad.

[@patty520]

Yes new Orleans Mayor😮

[@ElJelSpell]

Her administration. Really she doesn’t need the donations. Duh.

[@daviddesrosiers1946]

She's an office squatter.

[@Justme-hc3kt]

What about the sojourner center? 👶👧👩if you guys have legitimate investigative reporters why don’t you check out what’s going on there

[@masonchapman2007]

Kari lake won

[@richardmesser1091]

Yeah right, did trump win also. Donnie won 34 felonies

[@emjay2045]

She cheated too. Dont be fooled

[@RealTomHanx]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@ryanellsworth7246]

@@emjay2045 There's no way my state would ever elect chicken little.

[@stevenwhiteman8253]

That's why Kari lake should have won

[@davehue9517]

Hobbs is corrupt

[@painkillerjones6232]

Kari Lake should be the Governor, and we all know it.

[@user-xv3gl8kh2u]

Bet you wished you voted in Kari lake?

[@richardmesser1091]

No really what a wing nut

[@bigfoot-id8bv]

They did.

[@NK-xk9kj]

They did! Illegal Governor and everyone knows it!

[@lindamiklos4964]

Hell no

[@ginger6582]

They did.

[@standtall7646]

ANOTHER corrupt facility/institution!

[@ogatkinson6274]

Arizona is getting what it deserves.

[@Neal_YouTube]

Could be worse, they could have had Lake.

[@terrancekayton007]

Why do they deserve this?

[@ogatkinson6274]

@@terrancekayton007 They voted for her.

[@ogatkinson6274]

@@Neal_KZbin They would have been on their way. Instead they elect thieves.

[@nachotacobrandon7554]

​@@ogatkinson6274: take your foot out of your mouth. We did not vote her in!!! She was in charge of the Elections!!! Like she is going to admit, that she lost?

[@ClubMayview]

Nothing like voting yourself into office

[@seanm3226]

Don’t get excited, nothing’s going to happen to her.

[@AlmaHymon]

Cause she's not guilty

[@ryanellsworth7246]

@@AlmaHymon Oh she's guilty. We just have an AG that's even more corrupt and courts that are a sick joke.

[@CCBrady]

Plane as day, pay to play !!!

[@leadkins5759]

I smell corruption and crooked👎

[@mrbubetube]

you probably smell your own flatulence.

[@reneestevez7193]

Kari Lake for Senator!

[@emjay2045]

#MAGAT

[@RealTomHanx]

No thanks

[@ryanellsworth7246]

Nope, she won fair and square. Lake should be governor.

[@nebraskanheathen2226]

I'm highly disappointed in her performance as governor.

[@jjkhawaiian]

Did you vote for corrupt Katie?

[@SUE121551]

Hobbs is sooooo currupt

[@AlmaHymon]

NOT as corrupt as TRUMP

[@mimimac8878]

How do they give ‘em money when you don’t have money????? Thousands of money?

[@reallabigz4358]

The whole system is Corrupt.

[@TomFlori-bs2vp]

Lake For Senate! Trump Landslide! Red Wave 2024!

[@BuddyMessiah6]

Is there a reason you want a convicted felon as president? 😂

[@TomFlori-bs2vp]

A vote for Joe Biden is a vote for HIGH Taxes, Inflation, Interest Rates, Costs, Prices, and LOW Wages!

[@chrisnunley114]

@BuddyMessiah6 is there a reason why you want to keep a communist in the WH? probably because you're a POS commie, too.

[@nachotacobrandon7554]

​@@BuddyMessiah6: is there a reason, you are going all in for a Pedo, hair sniffing, falling up, falling down, poopy pants weirdo?

[@burnswhenpees]

​@@BuddyMessiah6TDS sufferer...

[@KM-zu9we]

Who would have ever guessed? Claims she’s looking out for the kids, but apparently only at this ONE group home that just happen to donate 400k to her.

[@BuddyMessiah6]

Just in case anyone keeps saying the justice system is rigged against Republicans.. Arizona's AG is a Democrat and is going against Hobbs, who is also a Democrat. Because just because you play for the same team doesn't give you a free pass to break the rules.

[@RealTomHanx]

Thank you for speaking the truth. Unfortunately, I think the people who need to understand this don't know how to read.

[@martinmallett3298]

That AG is not going to find anything wrong smarten up you haven't been paying attention.

[@knunya4351]

Finally she is getting exposed