The Truth Behind Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs' Brief Absence
TL;DR
False claims circulated on social media and conservative news sites suggesting that Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs had abruptly resigned or vanished entirely when she was out of state for meetings in Washington. In reality, Hobbs was away for a day, and the state treasurer briefly served as acting governor in her absence, as per Arizona's constitution. Hobbs returned to Arizona and resumed her duties, attending an event with President Joe Biden. The misinformation surrounding her absence highlights the ongoing targeting of Hobbs with false information since taking office.
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- Fox News said Gov. Katie Hobbs disappeared. She didn't. This is where she was The Arizona Republic
- Katie Hobbs Stepping Down as Arizona Governor Raises Questions Newsweek
- Gov. Katie Hobbs didn't disappear for a day, our common sense did. And not just for a day. The Arizona Republic
- Arizona governor steps down in short absence as state treasurer temporarily fulfills role Yahoo News
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