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Jose Garcia

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Wed Mar 29, 2023, 12:13 PM Mar 2023

Gov. Hobbs' secretary resigns after apparent controversial tweet about 'transphobes' [View all]

Source: ABC 15

PHOENIX — The press secretary for Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has resigned after a controversial social media post earlier this week.

Josselyn Berry reportedly sent a tweet with an image Monday that appeared to suggest violence toward “transphobes” following Monday’s deadly school shooting. Police said the shooter, who waskilled during the incident, was transgender.

Berry’s account, which the tweet was reportedly sent from, has since been switched to a private account but does publicly show Berry’s connection to the governor’s office.

The office's communications director confirmed to ABC15 that Berry resigned from her position Tuesday night.

Read more: https://www.abc15.com/news/state/gov-hobbs-secretary-resigns-after-apparent-controversial-tweet-about-transphobes

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