Arizona AG Kris Mayes is conducting illegitimate political persecution disguised as law enforcement
Source: M.D. Kittle. "Lawfare-Pushing AG Can't Quit Witch Hunt Against Trump Allies." June 5, 2026. thefederalist.com
The Gist
The author argues that Arizona's Attorney General is abusing her power to go after Trump supporters with bogus legal cases. Even though courts have thrown out her case for being unfair and biased, she keeps trying to prosecute them anyway, which shows this is really about politics, not justice.
Conclusion
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes is engaging in partisan 'lawfare' - weaponizing the legal system to politically persecute Trump allies rather than pursuing legitimate justice
Premises
- Mayes' case was thrown out by courts due to her 'biased presentation' and procedural violations
- Mayes illegally withheld communications with the leftist States United Democracy Center, which advised her prosecution strategy
- Similar alternate elector cases have collapsed or been dismissed in other states like Georgia, New Mexico, and Pennsylvania
- Mayes continues pursuing the case despite legal setbacks, indicating obsession rather than legitimate law enforcement
- The prosecution targets political opponents while ignoring serious crimes like violent crime, fentanyl trafficking, and border issues
Assumptions
- The 2020 alternate electors were exercising legitimate constitutional rights rather than committing crimes
- Coordination with partisan advocacy groups invalidates prosecutorial legitimacy
- Persistent prosecution after legal setbacks indicates improper political motivation
- Prosecutorial resources should prioritize traditional crimes over election-related cases