SACRAMENTO – Senate President pro Tempore Mike McGuire (D-North Coast) and Senate Minority Leader Brian W. Jones (R-San Diego) issued the following statement regarding concerns over safety and political unrest following the assassination attempt at a Trump rally in Pennsylvania:

“The political violence we saw in Pennsylvania over the weekend was horrific — an innocent person was killed, people were injured, and the nation’s former president came close to being assassinated. This event, and so many other acts of political violence over the past few years, must serve as a wake-up call. We need to stand united and condemn all political violence.

 

“We are more determined than ever to not let violent attacks and dangerous rhetoric win the day here in the Golden State. As we get ready to embark on the final weeks of this Legislative session and the election ahead, we are reaffirming our commitment to protect democracy. Together, we are going to ensure the safety and security of the people of California, all those who come to the Capitol to exercise their First Amendment rights, our colleagues and our hard-working staff.”

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Mike McGuire is President pro Tempore of the California Senate. He represents the North Coast of California, which stretches from the Golden Gate Bridge to the Oregon border, including Del Norte, Trinity, Humboldt, Lake, Mendocino, Sonoma, and Marin counties. Website of Senate Leader McGuire: https://sd02.senate.ca.gov/ 

Senate Minority Leader Brian W. Jones represents the 40th Senate District which includes the Cities of Escondido, Poway, San Marcos, Santee, San Diego City communities of Carmel Mountain Ranch, Mira Mesa, Rancho Bernardo, Rancho Peñasquitos, Scripps Ranch, Sorrento Valley, and University City, along with the San Diego County unincorporated communities of 4S Ranch, Alpine, Bonsall, Fallbrook, Lakeside, Pine Valley, Rainbow, Ramona, and Valley Center.