Former Arizona Republican chairman, Jeff DeWitt, recently resigned after a leaked audio recording revealed his attempt to persuade Senate candidate Carrie Lake to not run for office. In the recording, DeWitt is heard attempting to bribe Lake to stay out of politics. Lake went public with this information nearly 11 months ago but recently found the recording and released it, leading to DeWitt's resignation.
The incident comes amidst ongoing discussions between Republicans and Democrats in the Senate regarding border security. It is reported that a potential deal would allow 5,000 migrants to cross the southern border every day before any action is taken. House Speaker Mike Johnson responded to this proposal, stating that it would be considered 'dead on arrival' if it reaches the lower chamber.
