Speaker Rivas' Statement on Violent Treatment of Sen. Alex Padilla

SACRAMENTO— Today, Speaker Robert Rivas released the following statement:

“I’m outraged and disgusted by the violent treatment of Senator Alex Padilla — a dignified, compassionate public servant who was physically shoved and removed from a Homeland Security discussion while simply doing his job. As California’s first Latino U.S. Senator, he represents millions of us, including families like mine. This assault is not just disrespectful — it’s dangerous. The Trump administration must be held accountable, and the President must issue an immediate public apology.”

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For additional information, please contact:

Speaker Robert Rivas Press Secretary, Cynthia.Moreno@asm.ca.gov 

Speaker of the Assembly Robert Rivas represents California’s 29th Assembly District, which includes all of San Benito County and portions of Monterey, Santa Cruz, and Santa Clara Counties. For a full biography of Speaker Rivas, click here.