A spokesperson for Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs has resigns over a social media post that was criticized as promoting violence against people who are transphobic.
The post drew sharp criticism, particularly on the right, for its depiction of violence in reference to transphobic people.Tuesday night that Berry “should be fired immediately.”
In condemning Berry's post, the group also called the suspected Nashville shooter"a deranged transgender activist." The suspected shooter, whom Nashville police identified as a transgender former student of The Covenant School, was killed by police.“The Governor does not condone violence in any form. This administration holds mutual respect at the forefront of how we engage with one another,” Hobbs' office
Wednesday. “The post by the Press Secretary is not reflective of the values of the administration. The Governor has received and accepted the resignation of the Press Secretary.”The tweet also drew criticism from several Republicans who have backed legislation targeting transgender people or campaigned in opposition to transgender rights.
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