Arizona Democratic treasurer Mark Holodnak resigned in disgrace after a viral video showed him hurling the c-word at two young women during an anti-ICE protest, exposing the ugly face of leftist immigration activism.
Incident Unfolds During Federal Raids
On January 26, 2026, Homeland Security Investigations raided Zipps Sports Grill locations in Phoenix’s Ahwatukee Foothills, arresting 35 undocumented immigrants for unlawful employment, identity theft, and document fraud. Protests erupted outside one location. Mark Holodnak, treasurer of Legislative District 12 Democrats, joined activists who surrounded two young women pausing for selfies with DHS agents in the background. Holodnak hurled vulgar insults, including the c-word, at the women in a confrontation captured on video.
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Mark Holodnak, a Democrat realtor in Scottsdale, Arizona and the Treasurer for District 12, calls a groups of girls taking photos with ICE agents "fucking cunts" last night in Phoenix.
Open an investigation into him! pic.twitter.com/iNfb4Sh7Vu
— Evan Kilgore 🇺🇸 (@EvanAKilgore) January 27, 2026
Viral Backlash Forces Swift Resignation
RedState posted the video on January 27, igniting widespread condemnation across social media. By January 29, Holodnak resigned as treasurer, stating he regretted the manner of his expression and apologized to the women, insisting his words did not reflect his values or harm LD 12’s work. Conservative activists identified him, leading to his immediate firing from a Phoenix real estate firm. The rapid fallout underscores accountability in the social media era for political figures.
Ties to Prominent Democrats Draw Scrutiny
Holodnak served as a bundler and hosted fundraisers for Attorney General Kris Mayes and Congressman Greg Stanton. Mayes faces criticism for anti-ICE rhetoric, including warnings about masked agents under Arizona’s stand your ground laws and a taxpayer-funded site for complaints against federal agents. Her office condemned Holodnak’s actions, stating the AG does not condone his words or conduct. Stanton remained silent publicly, highlighting awkward associations for Democratic leadership.
The episode compounds Arizona Democrats’ internal chaos. On January 18, the state party ousted chair Yolanda Bejarano and treasurer Rick McGuire over financial transparency and self-dealing concerns, preceding Holodnak’s exit.
Consequences Reflect Broader Tensions
Holodnak lost his party role and job, delivering personal and professional blows. The young women endured public harassment, becoming unwilling symbols of the controversy. Legislative District 12 accepted the resignation to protect its reputation. Arizona Democrats face reputational damage amid immigration enforcement under President Trump’s agenda, which prioritizes border security and deportations.
This incident questions Democratic vetting of leaders, especially fundraisers tied to anti-enforcement activism. It associates open-borders protests with aggressive tactics, providing ammunition for conservatives advocating law and order. No legal actions against Holodnak are reported, though social tensions around immigration persist in Arizona.
Sources:
Arizona Capitol Times: Democrats oust party chair, treasurer
RedState: Fundraiser in viral Phoenix video resigns
KJZZ: Arizona Republicans pick new chair
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