Trump ally pledges to ‘work with people’ he disagrees with after Arizona primary win

Andy Biggs, a staunch ally of Donald Trump, has secured the Republican nomination for Arizona governor, positioning himself for a high-stakes contest against incumbent Democrat Katie Hobbs. Biggs, a hard-right congressman and former chair of the House Freedom Caucus, emphasized his willingness to collaborate despite political differences, stating he will "work with people that don’t necessarily agree with me."

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work with people that don’t necessarily agree with me

Biggs defeated fellow congressman David Schweikert in the primary, appealing to the Republican base with a deeply conservative message. He aims to "turn Arizona red again." Schweikert had argued that Biggs's extreme politics and unwavering loyalty to Trump had contributed to Republican setbacks in the state. However, Schweikert struggled with fundraising and was not present in Arizona on Election Day, remaining in Washington as the House passed a government funding bill.

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Let’s make this the year that we turn Arizona red again.

Despite Schweikert's criticisms, Biggs rejected the notion that he is too extreme. "I am a conservative - and a principled conservative - but I work with people that don’t necessarily agree with me on every issue," Biggs told reporters following his victory speech. The race is anticipated to be one of the most competitive gubernatorial contests nationwide this fall, with Biggs's win setting a clear ideological battle against Hobbs.

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I am a conservative - and a principled conservative - but I work with people that don’t necessarily agree with me on every issue.