By Heather Allen
Arizona’s powerhouse 2022 Republican gubernatorial candidate, Kari Lake, told Eric Metaxas in an interview Tuesday that she was asked how much money it would take for her to stay out of politics for the next two years.
Kari shared details surrounding the unusual proposal while talking to Eric Metaxas about her new book ‘Unafraid,’ saying, “A couple of months ago, I had a call from a very powerful person in Arizona and said I have to come over and talk to you in person. This can’t be done on the phone.” She said the encounter would have been included in her book if the timeline had been different. She said the strange proposition came a few months ago after finishing her book.
It was incredible to join @ericmetaxas in studio to discuss my NEW book, Unafraid!
I can’t wait for you all to read it!
WATCH OUR CONVERSATION HERE: https://t.co/74v7AXnyx4
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— Kari Lake (@KariLake) June 28, 2023
Lake shared that the gentleman asked how much money she would need to sit on the political sidelines for the next two years. She described his attempt to bribe her and bench her politically over the next few years,
“He said, ‘How much would it take? What would it take? Just for two years,’” she recalled.
She said the conversation had inspired her to keep fighting. She said, “And I thought to myself if they want me gone this badly. I might just stick around for a while.” She promised, “I’m just getting started…
Trying to bribe her like this is proof of their guilt!