In an email obtained from Maricopa County Board of Supervisor District 4 Debbie Lesko, Lesko claims that Recorder Justin Heap has not responded to her requests for what he needs in writing. Lesko states, “I have met and talked with him several times and have asked him to submit to me, in writing, exactly what he wants. So far, I have not received that.” Lesko repeats this at the end of her letter, seeming to indicate that Heap is not cooperating with her efforts saying, “I have met and talked with Justin multiple times and have asked him to submit, in writing, exactly what he wants. It is important that we work together.”
This is a large departure what from Heap’s close ally and fellow Freedom Caucus member, Senator Jake Hoffman stated just last week in a public X post saying “ELECTION INTEGRITY ALERT Corruption in Maricopa County! Supervisor @ThomasGalvin has STRIPPED Recorder @azJustinHeap of his control over our Elections and is REFUSING to reinstate it Email & Call him now! Thomas.Galvin@maricopa.gov (602) 506-7431″ Hoffman went on to claim “@ThomasGalvin as the Chair of the Board of Supervisors is: Refusing to give Heap his full budget, Refusing to give Heap back his staff, Refusing to give Heap back his IT Department, Refused to give Heap access to key County buildings where the Recorder’s staff works, Refused to approve Heap’s Deputy Recorder pick.”
See the full Lesko letter below:
“Thank you for contacting me about Recorder Justin Heap. It is great to hear from you! I know this email is a little long, but I ask that you read the entire email to get a better understanding. It is an honor to serve as District 4 supervisor, after serving in the U.S. Congress and the Arizona State Legislature. It was also an honor that President Trump picked me as one of only eight U.S. Congress members to serve on his impeachment defense team. I voted for Justin Heap in both the primary and general election.
Since then, I have met and talked with him several times and have asked him to submit to me, in writing, exactly what he wants. So far, I have not received that. I have told Justin from the beginning I want to work with him and will continue to work with him. One of my highest priorities as your County Supervisor is election integrity. That is why on my first day in office I announced that I am pushing for a comprehensive election audit. We are currently working on the scope of the audit so that after board approval, we can put it out for bid. Election functions in Maricopa County are divided between the county recorder and the elections department. Roughly speaking, the recorder’s office handles all voter registrations, maintaining the voter rolls, mailing out ballots and signature verification. The Elections department handles all in-person voting and tabulation of the ballots. The Board of Supervisors is responsible for certifying the elections. In October 2024, prior to me entering office and prior to anyone knowing if Justin Heap or the Democrat candidate would win the election, the previous board of supervisors renegotiated with the former recorder what is called a shared services agreement that makes clear the election duties of the recorder vs. the elections department. State law often makes clear the different duties, but sometimes it’s vague; thus, this agreement clarifies the duties. In this Oct. 2024 agreement, two things of significance changed: 1. The election-related IT operation was moved under the Maricopa County-wide IT system. Prior to that, the elections department had to submit work order requests to the recorder, even though the election department uses roughly 80% of the IT operation and, at least on one occasion, the former recorder’s office threatened to cut off IT access to the elections department. 2. During major elections, ballot processors are hired. They are bipartisan teams that open the mail-in ballot envelopes, take the ballots out of the envelopes and make sure that the number on the outside of the envelope corresponds with the number on the ballot before the ballots are tabulated. This function was moved to the elections department. Since the elections department is responsible for tabulating the ballots, they wanted to make sure that they got the ballots in a timely fashion. As an example, during the last election, the recorder’s office was slow turning over the ballots for tabulating, likely because they didn’t hire enough ballot processors. Justin Heap still has full control and authority over: •Voter registration •Maintaining the voter rolls •Mailing out the mail-in ballots •Verifying the ballot signatures
As I said above, I have met and talked with Justin multiple times and have asked him to submit, in writing, exactly what he wants. It is important that we work together. Please feel free to reach out to me any time. I love hearing from you.
Supervisor Debbie Lesko District 4 Board of Supervisors O: 602-506-7642″
A widely distributed letter from Ron Heuer, President of the Wisconsin Voter Alliance is making the rounds, with Heuer raising very reasonable questions similar to those I wrote recently about in my post Turning Point Action Exposed with “Mount Vernon Project” Documented Attempt to “Take over the GOP party” Seizing State Chairs and National Positions Nationwide. His letter confirms my reporting and the concerns over the project as well as continuing the thought that the “Mount Vernon Project” is very much active and in play saying “TPA employs several full-time staff members who have assumed key roles within the GOP throughout the state. For instance, individuals in prominent positions in Dane and Milwaukee Counties, as well as an executive committee member in Brown County who is currently running for the position of 8th District Secretary. “
Heuer very poignantly starts his letter below with “Friend or Foe?” and goes on with some concerning observations about the behavior of those TP Action employees saying: “According to various GOP officers in the 8th District and other areas, these TPA employees have reportedly made statements disparaging the contributions of long-time, dedicated GOP members. There is an indication that TPA personnel may require alignment, (a litmus test) with TPA’s preferences to attain party membership or become seated delegates at local and state caucuses. Members in good standing are being denied the right to participate in the voting process.“
This is very concerning indeed and reports indicate a widespread process happening in many other states. Heuer did not immediately respond to requests for comment and TP Action COO Tyler Bowyer actively blocks any conservative who questions him. See Heuer’s full letter below:
College Republican’s United at Arizona State University held an event today asking students to report “their criminal classmates to ICE for deportations”. The event was met with widespread protests from adult students at ASU and officials who are illegally disrupting ICE operations.
“If they are choosing not to abide by (the legal immigration process), and they’re on campus taking the spot of a position where an American citizen should be there instead, that’s obviously something that needs to be fixed,” said Rick Thomas, the founder of CRU and the treasurer of Republicans United LLC. The student organization is also selling shirts with their logo on the front and the title “ICE Volunteer” on the back, as well as the logo of the Department of Homeland Security.
CRU Founder Rick Thomas has confirmed that he has “already received a death threat.” Thomas replied that he would be reporting it to the FBI which triggered an explative-nword-filled-rant which was recorded. Listen to the recording which does include inappropriate adult language and repeatedly saying “we coming for y’all”, “report it to FBI”, and “we coming to dismantle y’all completely“.
Audio Recording after CRU Founder Rick Thomas Indicated He Would Report Death Threat to the FBI
Isaiah Alvarado, President of College Republicans United at Arizona State University. said “This is not an act of hate or bigotry, this is an act of love for the American Nation”. His full statement can be seen below:
“The tabling event on Friday which others have raised concerns is simply to inform and guide voluntary students with the proper steps that they can take to report criminals in violation of U.S. immigration and border law. Citizens and students of their volition can volunteer information to law enforcement. The event is being held for those who wish to know more about what legal actions they can take to help law enforcement through tips and witness reports. This event is in no violation of any law. Regardless of what others feel about our speech, it is illegal to limit the speech within this event for no “harassment, targeting, or violence” has been levied against any individuals or groups.
Reporting crimes is not only a civic responsibility but also a fundamental aspect of maintaining public safety and the rule of law. Law enforcement agencies rely on public cooperation to effectively address unlawful activities, and providing information through legal channels is an essential part of that process.
This event fully complies with all laws and university policies. Despite differing opinions on the matter, the First Amendment protects our right to engage in this discussion, since no harassment, targeting, or incitement of violence has occurred. We welcome respectful dialogue and encourage anyone with questions to engage in civil discussion rather than attempting to suppress free speech.”
Frida Guzmán, the student director of Inclusive Excellence, wrote an email criticizing the tabling and asking for action from ASASU to “ensure that ASU’s charter and reputation as a University are upheld and respected.” She continued, “The event that College Republicans United is planning will be harmful and threatening to students, faculty, and staff,” Guzmán wrote. “Furthermore, it is in direct opposition to the ASU charter, by attempting to exclude members of our student body and not taking responsibility for the overall health of the community that ASU serves.”
Democrat Arizona Representative Greg Stanton had this to say in a public X post “I’m in contact with ASU leadership about discriminatory and threatening social media posts circulating from an ASU student group. ASU is investigating the matter, and I am confident appropriate action will be taken. Every student must feel safe on campus.” — Rep. Greg Stanton (@RepGregStanton) January 30, 2025
Fake Attorney General Kris Mayes chimed in on a public X post saying “This is abhorrent behavior by this extreme right group at ASU. Every student should be able to feel safe on campus. It’s appalling to see this division and hatred in our community. Dreamers in Arizona, know that I will never stop fighting to protect you.”
– AZ Attorney General Kris Mayes (@AZAGMayes) January 30, 2025
Interfering with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations can lead to significant legal consequences under federal law.
Obstruction of justice can lead to up to 5 years in prison.
Aiding and abetting illegal activity can result in up to 10 years in prison.
These penalties are for actions that involve obstructing, interfering with, or preventing the apprehension or detention of individuals who are in the United States illegally. This includes but is not limited to, hiding or shielding these individuals from ICE operations.
Readers are encouraged to report the administration particularly the President of Arizona State University Michael M. Crow @michaelcrow and the Arizona Board of Regents @AZRegents and the fake AG Kris Mayes @AZAGMayes (who are all traitors to Arizona and America) and adult students and faculty interfering with ICE operations using the ICE Tip Form https://www.ice.gov/webform/ice-tip-form and to Border Czar Tom Homan @RealTomHoman and ICE @ICEgov .
Just 1 YEAR ago, look who was endorsing Gina Swoboda for AZGOP chair, INCLUDING Cory McGarr. With a historic Trump win and 6 point swing red for Arizona, what changed? According to multiple sources TP Action was denied valuable data access and a closely tied organization lost a major contract.
This statement from Gina Swoboda clarified her position: “The Republican Party of Arizona is not for sale. Not to PACs, not to consultants, not to anyone, no matter how well intentioned, including Turning Point. Our party belongs to the State Committeemen who are elected by our PCs. This is a bottom up organization led by our grassroots and it will remain that way as long as I’m in the chair.”
This is also reportedly happening in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. Orlando Owens said “I still have not heard an answer from Turning Point about the Mount Vernon Project and the Brett G. Of Milwaukee County GOP and TPA, training that he said “Take over the GOP Party” I thought we were on the same team?”.
Owens made reference to the “Mount Vernon Project” screenshots below show this project listed on the TP Action website. The Mount Vernon Project or MVP “is part of Turning Point Action” and “aims to fill positions ranging from State Party Chair, National Committeeman, and National Committeewoman.” The program also will “Contribute grants and financial backing to help grassroots candidates run.” This has been seen in Arizona with TP Action paying for fliers for Candidate Cory McGarr.
Mr. McGarr confirmed in an interview that TP Action did indeed pay for his palm card fliers and he had “heard of the Mount Vernon project”. McGarr reiterated that “Liz Harris was the first person to reach out to him and he told her no until Jake Hoffman called” but does not believe he was recruited into the program and that he will “not be controlled by any special interest groups” and that he “has a very visceral reaction to being controlled.” McGarr also confirmed he “did not share the SC list with Mendoza or any third party.”
State Committeemen throughout the state have now received 2 emails from a “Mary Ann Mendoza” (see an excerpt of the email below). But who is Mary Ann, how did she get the State Committeemen email list, and is she affiliated with Turning Point?
TP Action employees led by COO Tyler Bowyer now appear to be running a coordinated smear campaign against AZGOP Chair Gina Swoboda. Below is screenshot evidence which is only a SMALL SAMPLE. AI defines this tactic as “swarms of nano-influencers”. This TPAction tactic seems similar to one deployed by liberals spreading propaganda, read this article “Evidence reveals Harris campaign paying young social media influencers for pro-Harris content” from the Conservative Institute.
When asked for comment AZGOP Chair Gina Swoboda had this to say:“The Republican Party of Arizona is not for sale. Not to PACs, not to consultants, not to anyone, no matter how well intentioned, including Turning Point. Our party belongs to the State Committeemen who are elected by our PCs. This is a bottom up organization led by our grassroots and it will remain that way as long as I’m in the chair.”
Other request for comment was not immediately returned.
This came after Gina Swoboda responded by email to allegations from Mary Ann Mendoza promoting Cory McGarr for Chair:
“Fellow State Committeemen, I had hoped to run a positive campaign centered around our success in electing President Trump and winning Republican races up and down the ticket, but an email from my opponent Cory McGarr that many of you have received has forced me to respond. In that email, Cory McGarr enlisted a fellow failed candidate Mary Ann Mendoza to do his bidding and attack me. That’s unfortunate but not surprising. Here are the facts. In order to give our Republican candidates the best shot at winning their races against the onslaught of out of state Democrat money trying to buy control of the legislature, the party set up a coordinated campaign where Republican candidates could send mail out in coordination with the state party to save precious resources. Under this program, each of the candidates’ consultants – including Mr McGarr’s and Ms. Mendoza’s consultants – were hired by the party to produce the mail for their candidates. The state party did not produce the mail. As part of this arrangement, we implemented two rules. The first, was that the campaigns or their agents would produce the mail on behalf of the party subject to our approval. Second, we would approve the mail provided the mail did NOT attack another Republican candidate by name, and the mail did not attack Republican principles.
What Mr. McGarr and Ms Mendoza are referring to is a mailer sent out by her fellow Republican house candidate asking voters to vote for only one candidate. This is called single-shotting, and while I don’t personally think it is the best strategy, we had made an agreement with all the candidates – including Ms Mendoza who also did multiple pieces of mail under this program – to allow each candidate the freedom to control their own message. THE REPUBLICAN PARTY OF ARIZONA had nothing to do with the writing or designing of the mail piece Mr McGarr and Ms Mendoza are complaining about. NOTHING! Ms. Mendoza’s lies are particularly ironic because it was her and Mr. McGarr’s allies at Turning Point who were actually telling Republicans to vote for only one Republican candidate in that race, not the state party. As for Mr. McGarr sending out this specious attack, I would expect nothing less from him given his record. Sadly for Republicans, Mr. McGarr was the only Republican incumbent legislator to lose to the Democrats last year. Now, I know campaigns are hard, but Mr. McGarr lost in a district where EVERY OTHER REPUBLICAN won. That’s doesn’t speak well of Mr. McGarr’s ability to run a campaign or lead our state party to victory against the Democrats. I had hoped that Mr. McGarr and his allies at Turning Point – who are running his campaign – would not resort to lies and attacks, but it appears that hope was misplaced. As for the other unfortunate claims from Ms. Mendoza and Mr. McGarr, here’s the bottom line. No one who has EVER worked for John McCain or a McCain aligned group has or is working or consulting for our party. That’s a lie by Mr. McGarr and Ms Mendoza plain and simple.
It’s also worth noting that like you, I am from the grassroots and that’s why I am President Trump’s choice for lead our party. I was reluctant to allow candidates for party chair – including myself – to have access to the state committee email list. But in the interest of fairness, Mr. McGarr was provided your email and contact information yesterday, and now we see what he and Turning Point apparently plan to do with it. Mr. McGarr and his bosses at Turning Point are free to run the campaign they see fit, but it’s troubling and disturbing that they have taken the list of State Committee members and used it to disseminate false claims. As many of you know, as your Chairwoman, I’ve always played it straight with you, and I will continue to do so. We see enough lies from the Democrats, and the last thing we need is a Democrat-style campaign of lies from Mr. Mcgarr. My top priorities as your chairwoman are simple. Help Republicans defeat the Democrats and always stand up for our party. That’s what we did in 2024, and that’s what I intend to do as your chairwoman in 2026.
I would be honored to have your support and vote next Saturday in the election for Chair of the Republican Party of Arizona. For Freedom and Liberty, GINA SWOBODA”
State Committeemen, please vote for Brian Ference for AZGOP CD1 Member at Large! Below is a video filmed January 14, 2025 in Legislative District 3 of the AZGOP Chairman Candidates answering questions asked by moderator and 2nd Vice Chair Brian Ference.
Video January 14, 2025 LD3 AZGOP Chairman Candidates QA Brian Ference Moderating
The AZGOP has again squashed any discussion on limiting proxies or a bylaw amendment vote on them for the 3rd consecutive time in nearly 6 years. Proxy fraud has been well documented in recent years, and is the method the John McCain faction has controlled the Republican Party for the last 13 years. 2 years ago the AZGOP prevented a vote on ANY bylaws amendments, after Chairman Jeff Dewit gave improper notice of the bylaw amendments. A bylaw amendment limiting proxies to 1 per person from the current 3 per person was to be voted on that Statutory Meeting. Instead, no discussion or vote was held. At the prior statutory meeting, a similar amendment submitted correctly and per procedure mysteriously disappeared and was never captured in any meeting minutes and was omitted from all reports by the AZGOP Bylaws Chair. This year the AZGOP Bylaws Committee has again squashed the proxy bylaw amendment from being discussed or voted upon by State Committeemen, and the AZGOP Bylaws do not allow any provision for bringing a Bylaw Amendment from the floor as it does with Resolutions.
For this reason, I am pleased to announce my candidacy for AZGOP CD1 Member at Large. Exposing this type of corruption and the need for improved Bylaws patterned after the Republican Party of Texas are the platform I will be running on. There are 3 open seats for CD1 MAL and I ask that you vote Brian Ference for the first one.
About Brian Ference:
Served 2 year term as Maricopa County Member at Large
Current LD3 2nd Vice Chair
Precinct Captain
Multiple County and LD Bylaws Committees Expertise
Knowledgeable of Roberts Rules of Order and Statute
LD3, The largest Legislative District in Arizona, censured Speaker of the House Mike Johnson at a recent meeting, demanding his resignation as Speaker of the House, and calling for all House Representatives to vacate the chair.
UPDATE:President Trump weighs in on the disastrous CR saying “Any Republican that would be so stupid as to do this should, and will, be Primaried.”
Speaker Johnson is under fire from several Republican Representatives for his support of the current CR. Critics point out that the CR is full of “pork” and includes funding for pandemic “Disease X” and expands the Pandemic and All Hazards Preparedness and Response Act including “allows for vaccine and mask mandates, vaccine passports, intentional emergency powers, gain of function research…”, gives automatic raises to Congressmen, allegedly allows quashing of any subpoenas, a one year extension on the State Department’s Global Engagement Center which reportedly has funded speech suppression efforts and is currently being sued by the Federalist and Daily Wire, and holds hostage needed disaster relief funding.
Senator Rand Paul said “I had hoped to see Speaker Johnson grow a spine, but this bill full of pork shows he is a weak, weak man. The debt will continue to grow. Ultimately the dollar will fail. Democrats are clueless and Big Gov Republicans are complicit. A sad day for America.”
Representative Thomas Massie said “People call me ‘NostraThomas’ for accurately predicting Speaker Johnson would use the Christmas recess to force a massive spending bill through Congress. After claiming he would not, Johnson is embracing a D.C. tradition that’s nearly as old as decorating Christmas trees.”
Representative Jim Banks said “This CR funds the censorship of conservative speech for the entire first year of the Trump administration. Unacceptable!”
