Staff Reports
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes recently wrapped up an investigation into President-elect Donald Trump’s comments about Rep. Liz Cheney, ending a saga that only reinforced one glaring truth—some Democrats just can’t resist a manufactured controversy. Mayes, who unsurprisingly campaigned alongside Kamala Harris, initially saw red when Trump labeled Cheney a “radical war hawk” during a forum hosted by conservative firebrand Tucker Carlson.
In a move worthy of the most dramatic political thriller, Trump joked about giving Cheney a rifle with nine barrels and having her face the music regarding her hawkish tendencies. His colorful remarks were merely a demonstration of frustration toward politicians calling for military action from the comfort of their cushy offices. Yet, Mayes declared she found the comments “disgusting” and “way over the top,” proving that some Democrats can turn anything into a national crisis if it fits their narrative.
Watch the full clip of President Trump saying Liz Cheney wants to send people to die in wars that she will never experience herself.
Then look at the headlines the media is writing about it.
Gee, I wonder why trust in media is at an all time low. pic.twitter.com/B8jLfHE2N4
— Greg Price (@greg_price11) November 1, 2024
However, in a stunning plot twist, Mayes’ office concluded it lacked the legal grounds to pursue a case. Relying on that dusty old legal concept known as the First Amendment, they declared that while Trump’s comments were indeed theatrical, they didn’t constitute a legitimate threat. It’s almost as if the attorney general had to acknowledge that freedom of expression wasn’t just a tagline but a real law that defends even the most outrageous speech. Who knew?
Not surprisingly, the Attorney General faced scrutiny for her initial choice to investigate Trump’s remarks, leading to the inevitable question of whether this investigation was merely a political stunt. Mayes has indicated she’s still focused on prosecuting GOP alternate electors from 2020, undoubtedly hoping to keep the narrative damning for the Republican party alive and well. It seems that while the Attorney General’s office may lack the ability to take on Trump, they are not backing down from targeting anyone linked to the former president.
Perhaps Mayes could take a lesson from the rest of America, who are more than a little tired of the ongoing political witch hunts that have dominated headlines. With trust in mainstream media already plummeting—a trend that shows no signs of reversing—it seems the only thing more predictable than a Democratic investigation is their failure to deliver substantive results. Instead of scaring away voters with overzealous legal pursuits, they might consider focusing on real issues, like the economy, crime, or education. After all, those are the issues that genuinely concern the everyday American.
In the end, one thing is clear: the far-left circus continues, but voters are already packing away the popcorn and rolling their eyes. As political theatrics intensify, it’s becoming more apparent where the real strength lies—in common sense, not in running investigations into jokes made at a political rally.
