I heard someone say just the other day that the Democratic Party isn’t really a party anymore but a Marxist criminal operation. Based on what a Democratic state attorney general just suggested, that description is spot-on.
Arizona’s Democratic Attorney General, Kris Mayes, has faced criticism after comments she made were interpreted as suggesting that citizens could legitimately shoot masked ICE agents.
In an interview with local news anchor Brahm Resnik, Mayes discussed the launch of a new service aimed at documenting and reporting “misconduct” by federal law enforcement officers. Resnik pressed her on what she deemed an acceptable response to ICE operations taking place in her state (which, by the way, is among the most violated by illegal aliens breaking into our country).
“But to be clear, you are not telling folks that you have license—,” Resnik began to ask before being interrupted.
“No,” Mayes responded.
“—If you’re being threatened—,” Resnik continued.
“Well…” Mayes interjected.
“—to shoot a peace officer?” Resnik finished.
“No, but again, if you’re being attacked by someone who is not identified as a peace officer, how do you know?” Mayes answered. “If somebody comes at me, wearing a mask, and I can’t tell whether they’re a police officer, what am I supposed to do?”
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Mayes states that the combination of stand-your-ground laws and masked federal agents has created a “combustible” situation in Arizona, though federal agents, masked or not, are always clearly identified by their apparal.
MUST WATCH: Democrat Arizona AG Kris Mayes crossed the line— THREATENING ICE agents for doing their jobs and signaling to her most radical anti-ICE constituents that using deadly force against law enforcement is justified.
"It's kind of a recipe for disaster because you have… pic.twitter.com/zsK2tEuUJe
— Steve Guest (@SteveGuest) January 22, 2026
The Arizona Police Association quickly responded to the AG’s insane remarks in a statement released on social media, suggesting that Mayes was actually the one putting people in danger.
Arizona Police Association Statement on Attorney General Mayes’ Comments Regarding ICE Operations
Phoenix, AZ— Arizona Police Association Executive Director Joe Clure issued the following statement regarding Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes’ reckless comments regarding ICE… pic.twitter.com/leNrFWHLmT— Arizona Police Association (@AZPoliceAssc) January 23, 2026
“Law enforcement is inherently dangerous work,” the statement read. “Recent public comments by Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes have the potential to make it more dangerous.”
“Law enforcement officers at every level including state, local, and federal agencies do not always wear traditional uniforms,” the statement continued. “Officers across Arizona, including members of the Attorney General’s own investigative teams, routinely operate in plain clothes and wear protective face coverings when circumstances require it. This does not diminish their legal authority or status as law enforcement.”
“Publicly speculating about how someone might legally justify shooting an ICE agent sends a dangerous and irresponsible message, particularly in a tense and polarized environment,” the statement said.
Townhall reached out to Mayes’ office and received this equally insane response from a spokesperson:
“Attorney General Mayes believes words matter—and that the words in our Constitution matter most. When armed, masked agents force their way into the homes of U.S. citizens without warrants, the risk of dangerous and volatile situations rises dramatically. What we should all be doing is demanding a federal government that acts within the bounds of the law and the Constitution to maintain public safety and avoid the types of situations that could lead to tragedy. And that is precisely what Attorney General Mayes communicated in her interview earlier this week.”
Like my friend said: Democrats no longer belong to a political party. They are Marxist chaos agents who wake up every single day trying to impose or figure out how to impose one more pressure point aimed at destroying our society.
