Steve Cortes, founder of the League of American Workers (LAW), said Gov. Katie Hobbs (D-Ariz.)’s record shows support for China over Arizona, following a report that a Chinese Communist Party member funneled money through political committees linked to Hobbs.
“Hobbs’ veto record clearly shows that she prioritizes foreigners and places Arizonans in danger,” said Cortes. “And if the reports about Chinese Communist political contributions are accurate, that means her vetoes are not only reckless but also compromised.”
“No amount of foreign money is worth selling out the people of Arizona,” said Cortes.
Pin Ni, a Chinese Communist Party member and executive with Wanxiang America, donated $10,000 to the Democratic Governors Association shortly after Hobbs vetoed two bills targeting Chinese state-linked entities, reported the Washington Examiner.
On May 2, Hobbs vetoed legislation that would have barred Arizona healthcare and research institutions from using genetic sequencing equipment or software manufactured by companies designated by the Pentagon as “Chinese military companies.” In her veto letter, Hobbs called the bill “unnecessary,” reported National Review.
On June 2, Hobbs vetoed Senate Bill 1109, which would have prohibited the Chinese government and other designated “foreign adversaries” from owning land in Arizona, reported the Arizona Mirror. The veto is confirmed by the Arizona Governor’s Office, and Hobbs’s official veto letter for SB 1109 is available through the Arizona Legislature.
Ni, who has been recognized in China as an “outstanding Communist Party member,” has long overseen U.S. operations for Wanxiang Group, reported the Washington Examiner. Watchdog groups have signaled plans to file complaints with the Federal Election Commission questioning the legality of his contribution, since federal law prohibits political donations by foreign nationals.
Cortes is a former Trump campaign adviser. He previously worked in finance and later became a frequent political analyst on CNBC, CNN, and Fox News, where he emphasized populist themes and Latino outreach.
