Despite banning reporters from the swearing-in ceremony, a clip of Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs laughing and stammering her way through the oath of office is still making the rounds.
The 13-second video has enraged watchers who don’t “see anything to laugh about” in such a solemn moment.
Watch:
VIDEO:
Democrat @KatieHobbs was unable to take the oath of office this morning without stammering and laughing through it. She also banned reporters from attending. #AZGov
MORE ➡️ https://t.co/bPGxYMFoKI pic.twitter.com/6bTCZ9KQ70
— Brian Anderson (@AZBrianAnderson) January 2, 2023
Hobbs, who narrowly defeated Republican opponent and Trump-endorsed Kari Lake, was excoriated by critics online for her behavior. The Kari Lake War Room Twitter account led the charge with promises of “justice” as she continues her legal challenge of Hobbs’ controversial win.
“This is one of the darkest moments in the history of Arizona. An illegitimate ‘Governor’ laughing in the face of our constitution. But it’s always darkest before the dawn. We will expose this fraud for the world to see. Justice is coming. [Katie Hobbs] won’t be laughing then,” the message warns.
This is one of the darkest moments in the history of Arizona.
An illegitimate ‘Governor’ laughing in the face of our constitution.
But it’s always darkest before the dawn.
We will expose this fraud for the world to see.
Justice is coming.@katiehobbs won’t be laughing then. https://t.co/q8MzZQxbXu
— Kari Lake War Room (@KariLakeWarRoom) January 2, 2023
The same account responded to a statement from Hobbs regarding the governor’s “100 Days Initiative.”
“Don’t get too comfortable,” it reads. “You’re in [Kari Lake’s] chair.”
Don’t get too comfortable.
You’re in @KariLake‘s chair.
— Kari Lake War Room (@KariLakeWarRoom) January 3, 2023
Lake was joined by many on social media who did not approve of Hobbs’ decorum:
That is absolutely pitiful. She’s taking the oath of office and making fun.
— Fed_Up (@caughhorn_joyce) January 2, 2023
I don’t see anything to laugh about!
— Deborah Braswell (@DeborahBraswe15) January 2, 2023
About as gubernatorial as hello kitty
— Mad_MD (@SeabassSay) January 2, 2023
Fake Governor Baby Voice says, “Stop making me waaaaff.”(Giggle, giggle)
— House of WACHS (@houseofwachs) January 2, 2023
Pathetic
— TexasConservative (@TX_Vet_MAGA) January 3, 2023
“I, Katie Hobbs, do solemnly swear that I will support the constitution…” pic.twitter.com/gNNCaJhGV4
— Shawn Quinn (@ShawnQuinn83) January 2, 2023
Selections are not taken seriously even by those selected.
— DaveBrown (@davebrown_twit) January 2, 2023
Glad I’m not in Arizona.
— Dorene ️ ✝️ (@asianposh2022) January 3, 2023
I’m supprised Hobbs hand didn’t catch on fire!
— Paul Williamson (@pwilliamson1548) January 2, 2023
Very telling in what most people would consider a serious moment.
— Jcamarine3 (@jcamarine3) January 2, 2023
The full ceremony can be observed below:
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Sierra Marlee is a millennial whose hunger for the truth in a world of fake news has led her to write. Marlee also contributes to BizPac Review.
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