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Despite the fact that the divorce records contained no personal information about their child, Gallego attempted to justify his legal battle by citing his desire to protect his son from public scrutiny. In an interview earlier this month, when asked why he was fighting to keep the documents sealed, Gallego pointed to concerns for his son’s privacy. However, the records’ release has brought his personal conduct, particularly regarding the timing and handling of the divorce, into the spotlight.
Following the release of the records, Gallego and his ex-wife demanded an apology from Kari Lake, accusing her of using their family situation for political gain and “endangering the privacy and well-being of their young son.” Gallego’s campaign also accused Lake of speculating that the records contained even more damaging information, which they say further harmed their family.
In response, Lake’s campaign issued a statement making it clear that she had no involvement in the legal proceedings and strongly condemned Gallego’s actions. “It’s bizarre that Ruben Gallego would demand an apology from Kari Lake for his appalling behavior,” stated Caroline Wren, Senior Advisor to Lake’s campaign. “Everyone knows Kari Lake had nothing to do with this lawsuit, which was filed by an independent media outlet.”
Wren went on to highlight the hypocrisy in Gallego’s behavior, noting that despite his campaign spending millions on ads claiming to support women, he filed for divorce while his wife was days away from giving birth. “If Ruben Gallego will turn his back on his pregnant wife days before she gives birth, he will turn his back on Arizona,” Wren added.
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At the press conference, Lake reiterated her lack of involvement in the case and emphasized that Gallego’s behavior should be the focus of scrutiny. She expressed disbelief at the media’s lack of interest in covering the story, accusing them of giving Gallego a pass. “I’m not sure why I should apologize. I didn’t walk out on anybody. I didn’t leave my spouse in a vulnerable state,” Lake stated.
She further criticized the media for downplaying the significance of the revelations, pointing out the emotional toll that Gallego’s actions likely took on his ex-wife. Lake described the situation as one where a man “walks out on his wife, serves her divorce papers, broadsides her… She’s crying, saying that her husband is leaving her, she’s just a few days away from giving birth… I’m sorry that you guys don’t think that’s a big deal.”
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Lake’s remarks highlighted what she sees as a double standard in how the media handles personal scandals involving Democratic candidates. She argued that if a similar revelation had been made about her, the media would have been relentless in covering it. “If I had something that revealed such a massive character flaw like that, you guys would be all over it,” Lake asserted.
As the campaign continues, the unsealed divorce records are likely to remain a point of contention in the Arizona Senate race. Lake’s refusal to apologize and her pointed criticism of Gallego and the media has only fueled the fire, setting the stage for a heated contest in the months ahead.
