Arizona Senate Majority Leader John Kavanaugh just dropped a bombshell letter on January 23, 2026, calling for Democrat Attorney General Kris Mayes to step down in disgrace over her inflammatory remarks about the recent shooting of ICE officers. Mayes, in a stunning display of tone-deaf rhetoric, appeared to downplay or even justify the attack on federal law enforcement tasked with securing our borders—comments that Kavanaugh rightly labels as reckless and dangerous. This isn’t just partisan sniping; it’s a stark reminder of how anti-2A Democrats reflexively side with chaos over law and order, especially when it involves armed confrontations at the southern border where Second Amendment rights are on the front lines daily.
Zooming out, this clash underscores a deeper hypocrisy in the gun control crowd. Mayes, who has pushed for stricter firearms regulations in a state where self-defense is a way of life, seems unbothered by violence against ICE agents but hyper-vigilant about law-abiding Arizonans exercising their 2A protections. Kavanaugh’s demand isn’t mere theater—it’s a defense of the rule of law in a sanctuary-state skirmish zone where armed cartels roam free, and ICE officers rely on their own firepower to survive. For the 2A community, this is red meat: it highlights how gun-grabbers tolerate or excuse criminal gun use when it fits their narrative, while demonizing defensive carry by citizens and cops alike. Imagine the outrage if a Republican AG shrugged off shots fired at Border Patrol.
The implications ripple far beyond Phoenix. With midterms looming and border security a flashpoint, Kavanaugh’s bold stand could galvanize pro-2A voters, framing Democrats as soft on border violence and hostile to the armed guardians of sovereignty. If Mayes digs in, expect lawsuits, recalls, or worse—proving once again that 2A isn’t just about hunting rifles; it’s the backstop against politicized lawlessness. Gun owners, take note: this is why we fight. Stay vigilant, Arizona—your rights and your borders depend on it.
