Arizona Governor Plans Border Security with Trump

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has expressed her intention to collaborate with President-elect Donald Trump on border security, particularly in combating drug trafficking, while opposing policies that may harm Arizona communities, such as mass deportations. Hobbs highlighted the success of the Arizona National Guard's deployment in operations like Task Force SAFE, which has significantly intercepted illegal drugs, including fentanyl, at the border. She emphasized the importance of continued local, state, and federal collaboration on these issues, underscoring her readiness to support beneficial federal initiatives and oppose harmful ones. Additionally, Proposition 314 was passed in Arizona, granting local police authority to arrest migrants suspected of illegal entry. Republican leaders, however, have criticized Hobbs' efforts as insufficient, pointing out that federal enforcement under Trump might render state measures irrelevant. Despite political tensions, Hobbs remains committed to securing the border and protecting Arizonans.