New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez says she's confident a close political adviser did nothing wrong and called allegations of fundraising violations "cheap shots."
The Republican governor told The Associated Press in a statement that she's aware of complaints being raised and said they came from political opponents who have tried to attack her previously.
Her comments come after the Santa Fe New Mexican reported that the FBI has interviewed some state Republicans about Martinez's fundraising activities and the governor's political consultant, Jay McCleskey.
Democratic Party of New Mexico executive director Joe Kabourek has said Martinez keeps McCleskey as her top adviser "because he gets his hands dirty for her."
Martinez said she trusts the justice system will investigate the allegations and reject "these types of political cheap shots."
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