Kyrsten Sinema’s Ex Trashes Her Art Amid Gaza War Frustrations

Kyrsten Sinema‘s former partner claims he tossed 22 of her paintings into her pool due to his anger over her perceived connections to A.I. and the ongoing Gaza conflict.

Matthew Ammel shared with AZ Central, “I was infuriated with the system, and I took it out on her art. The American public is oblivious to how dysfunctional our government is and what our politicians prioritize.”

During the incident, Ammel stated he was residing at her Cave Creek residence while she was in Phoenix.

Sinema’s ex-boyfriend, who was also her bodyguard, confessed to drinking before the incident. He explained that he began throwing her artwork and expensive liquor because she refused to share his video of U.S. soldiers assisting a wounded man in Iraq.

Ammel added, “I wanted her to return home or to utilize her influence for positive change instead of merely seeking profit. I was struggling, and although I rarely drink, I got drunk and ended up damaging some of her paintings.”

Earlier reports indicated that the artworks Ammel damaged were valued at $123,015, while the overall damage to the property was estimated to exceed $200,000.

Ammel faced charges for felony aggravated criminal damage.

Sinema, who has praised the potential of artificial intelligence and played a key role in establishing an A.I. center at Arizona State University, is also involved in a “homewrecker” lawsuit filed by Ammel’s ex-wife.

The former senator was aware of Ammel’s marriage but claims she had no knowledge that he was still cohabitating with his spouse when their romantic relationship began.