Gov Katie Hobbs, D-Ariz., called the vetoed bill ‘ineffective’ and said it could lead to ‘arbitrary enforcement’ of land-purchase restrictions
Arizona Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs, who is up for reelection next year, garnered backlash Tuesday after vetoing a bill aimed at preventing China from buying up land next to strategic assets, such as military bases.
Arizona state Senate Majority Leader Janae Shamp said the “politically motivated veto” was “utterly insane,” blaming Hobbs for being “an obstructionist against safeguarding our citizens from threats.”
However, Hobbs said the bill, S.B. 1109, was “ineffective at counter-espionage” and did not “directly protect” American military assets in the state.
Chinese investment in land near military bases has become an increasing concern for national security hawks. Shamp, in her efforts to get the now-vetoed bill passed, cited recent Chinese attempts to lease buildings alongside Arizona’s Luke Air Force Base, where the military trains fighter pilots.
What is wrong with these dim-o-rats?
Are they really that stupid? Everyone knows china is our friendly enemy. You know the kind, like someone you can only trust when they know you are watching. We don’t need more of that kind entering our country, especially near military bases.
China or chinese people should not be allowed to buy land anywhere in the United States. Try buying some there, you will fail. Same with the tariffs, you tariff us, we tariff you.