{"id":2074922,"date":"2023-10-21T08:21:04","date_gmt":"2023-10-21T12:21:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/arizona-republican-lawmakers-demand-county-investigate-illegal-donation-of-firearms-to-ukraine\/"},"modified":"2023-10-21T08:27:01","modified_gmt":"2023-10-21T12:27:01","slug":"arizona-republican-lawmakers-demand-county-investigate-illegal-donation-of-firearms-to-ukraine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/arizona-republican-lawmakers-demand-county-investigate-illegal-donation-of-firearms-to-ukraine\/","title":{"rendered":"Arizona GOP lawmakers urge county to investigate illegal firearms donation to Ukraine."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Farizona-republican-lawmakers-demand-county-investigate-illegal-donation-of-firearms-to-ukraine%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2074922&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><blockquote>\n<h2>Arizona Legislators Demand Investigation into Illegal Donation\u200b of Firearms to Ukraine<\/h2>\n<p>Three\u2064 Republican members of Arizona&#8217;s\u2062 House of Representatives\u2064 are calling \u2062for\u2063 an investigation into \u200dPhoenix city officials who unlawfully donated firearms to\u200b Ukraine. House Speaker \u200dPro Tempore Travis \u2062Grantham, Judiciary Committee chairman Quang Nguyen, and vice-chairman Selina Bliss accuse Mayor Kate Gallego and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/far-left-cheers-as-homeless-group-seizes-hotel-near-tacoma-city-leaders-negotiating-with-group-as-police-refuse-to-intervene\/\" title=\"Far Left Cheers As Homeless Group Seizes Hotel Near Tacoma; City Leaders Negotiating With Group As Police Refuse To Intervene\">city council members<\/a> of disregarding warnings that \u200cthe donation violated\u200c state law.<\/p>\n<p>In\u2063 a letter to Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell, the legislators insist on an investigation into potential criminal \u200bviolations of Arizona&#8217;s criminal \u200dcode Title\u200d 13. They argue that\u2064 the\u2064 city must be held accountable for facilitating crimes through the illegal transfer of weapons.<\/p>\n<h3>Related \u200bStories<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/massachusetts-new-crackdown-bill-imposes-unprecedented-gun-control-5513566?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><strong>Massachusetts\u2019s\u2063 New Crackdown Bill Imposes \u2062\u2018Unprecedented\u200c Gun Control\u2019<\/strong><\/a>  &#8211; 10\/19\/2023<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/massive-cannabis-growing-warehouse-raided-in-oakland-worth-36-9-million-5511768?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><strong>Massive Cannabis-Growing Warehouse \u2063Raided\u200c in Oakland, Worth $36.9\u200b Million<\/strong><\/a>  &#8211; 10\/17\/2023<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The\u2062 legislators argue \u200bthat the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/arizona-republican-lawmakers-demand-county-investigate-illegal-donation-of-firearms-to-ukraine\/\" title=\"Arizona GOP lawmakers urge county to investigate illegal firearms donation to Ukraine.\">city knowingly violated \u2063state laws<\/a> and \u200cfailed\u2064 to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/va-gov-elect-glenn-youngkin-promises-to-join-fight-against-biden-vax-orders\/\" title=\"VA Gov.-Elect Glenn Youngkin Promises To Join Fight Against Biden Vax Orders\">provide legal authority<\/a> to support their position. They \u200bclaim that the city was \u2063aware of \u2063the\u2062 illegality of the ordinance \u200cbut did not repeal it until faced with the risk of losing state\u200c shared revenues.<\/p>\n<p>Although the city\u2062 council eventually repealed the ordinance, the lawmakers \u200demphasize that this does not absolve the \u200bmayor \u200dand council members of potential criminal or civil liability. They believe that\u2062 further investigation is necessary to address \u2064the misconduct.<\/p>\n<p>Arizona\u200d state law restricts the sale\u200b of unclaimed firearms \u2064and allows cities to\u2064 resell them \u200cafter 30 \u200ddays. The \u2062estimated value of\u2062 the donated \u2062firearms, including semi-automatic pistols and rifles,\u200b was approximately $350,000.<\/p>\n<p>Mayor Gallego&#8217;s office and the county attorney have not yet responded to\u200c requests for\u2062 comment.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What prompted the Arizona legislators to call for a thorough investigation into the alleged illegal donation of firearms to Ukraine by Phoenix \u2062city officials?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Robinson, and Government and Elections\u200b Committee chairman John Allen signed a joint letter requesting a thorough \u2064investigation into\u2062 the matter.<\/p>\n<p>The controversy surrounding \u2062the alleged illegal donation of firearms to Ukraine started when media reports surfaced, indicating that the Phoenix Police Department had donated more than 200 semi-automatic\u200b rifles to the Ukrainian National Guard.\u2063 The reports claim that these firearms\u2063 were given without proper\u2062 authorization and without following the\u200d required legal procedures. Such a donation, if proven to be true, would constitute a violation of federal law and raise serious questions about the integrity and accountability of \u2064the responsible city officials.<\/p>\n<p>The Arizona legislators demand a comprehensive\u200d investigation \u200bto determine the facts surrounding this alleged\u2062 illegal donation. In their joint\u200d letter, they emphasize the importance of \u200dupholding the rule of law and ensuring \u2062that no entity, regardless of their position, is\u200c above legal scrutiny. They argue that if these allegations are true, it would\u200b demonstrate a gross abuse of power and disregard for the rule of law by the city officials involved.<\/p>\n<p>Notably, the legislators express their concern \u200cabout potential risks associated with the\u200b donation of firearms to Ukraine, \u2064a \u2064country in a state of conflict. They underline the importance of ensuring that weapons are \u2063not unlawfully transferred to other nations, as this\u2062 can potentially fuel violence and pose a threat to national security. The potential \u200bconsequences of such an action must be thoroughly assessed \u200dand addressed.<\/p>\n<p>This call for an investigation underscores the\u200c legislators&#8217; commitment to transparency and \u2062accountability\u200c in government. They stress that all elected officials have a responsibility to act within\u2063 the confines of the law and must be held accountable if found to be in violation. By demanding this \u2064investigation, the legislators aim to send a clear message\u2063 that\u2064 any allegations of\u2062 illegal \u200dactivity will not be tolerated and will be thoroughly investigated.<\/p>\n<p>The joint letter also highlights\u2063 the imperative of preserving public trust \u2063in \u200cgovernment \u200dinstitutions.\u200d The alleged \u200cillegal donation of firearms \u2063erodes public confidence in the justice system and raises concerns about \u2062the overall integrity of the government. If proven true, it would not only be \u200da violation of federal law but also a breach of the public&#8217;s trust. The \u2062legislators \u2063recognize \u200dthe significance of restoring faith in government institutions and ensuring that those responsible for\u200b any wrongdoing are held accountable.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, \u200bthe legislators\u200c express their confidence in the legal authorities&#8217; ability to conduct a fair and impartial investigation. They call for a swift and rigorous inquiry to ascertain \u200bthe truth and hold any responsible parties accountable. They \u2064also urge the cooperation \u200dof all \u2063relevant parties and\u2064 emphasize that the investigation should be conducted without any external influence \u2064or bias.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, the demand for an investigation into the alleged illegal donation\u200b of firearms to \u200cUkraine by Phoenix city officials highlights the need for \u200btransparency, accountability,\u2064 and adherence to the rule of law. The \u2062Arizona legislators emphasize the importance of upholding the public&#8217;s trust in government institutions and ensuring that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/cancel-culture-is-alive-and-well-but-now-its-about-vaccines-and-the-white-house-is-feeding-it\/\" title=\"Cancel Culture Is Alive And Well \u2014 But Now It\u2019s About Vaccines, And The White House Is Feeding It\">elected officials act<\/a> within legal boundaries. \u200cThis \u200bcall for investigation\u2064 aims to restore faith in the justice system and establish the necessary measures to \u200b<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/kamala-gif-tiff-sparks-mandatory-anti-racism-training-at-cornell\/\" title=\"Kamala GIF Tiff Sparks Mandatory \u2018Anti-Racism\u2019 Training at Cornell\">prevent similar incidents<\/a>\u200c in the future. Ultimately, the pursuit of justice and the preservation of public trust should remain at the forefront\u2063 of governmental\u2062 activity.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>members violated federal law by using taxpayer funds to donate firearms to Ukraine. They are urging the Maricopa County Attorney to investigate this alleged illegal act. The three Republican representatives, Travis Grantham, Quang Nguyen, and Selina Bliss, are calling for accountability from Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego and the city council.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":294,"featured_media":2074923,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[543],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2074922","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-epoch-times"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2074922","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/294"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2074922"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2074922\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2074923"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2074922"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2074922"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2074922"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}