Posted on 03/19/2026 2:50:11 AM PDT by Libloather
California Democratic leaders have released statements attempting to distance themselves from pro-labor union activist Cesar Chavez in the wake of "heartbreaking" allegations against him.
On Wednesday, the New York Times published a bombshell report revealing accusations that Chavez sexually abused several women, including fellow labor activist Dolores Huerta, prior to his death in 1993.
In response to the article, several California elected officials have released statements condemning the actions and expressing support for the victims.
"These are heartbreaking, horrific accounts of abuse. I stand with the survivors, commend them for their bravery in sharing their stories, and condemn the abhorrent actions they described. The survivors deserve to be heard. They deserve to be supported. They deserve to be treated with dignity and respect," Sen. Alex Padilla wrote in a statement.
He continued, "There must be zero tolerance for abuse, exploitation, and the silencing of victims, no matter who is involved. Confronting painful truths and ensuring accountability is essential to honoring the very values the greater farm worker movement stands for — values rooted in dignity and justice for all."
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie wrote on X, "It takes immense bravery to come forward, and my heart goes out to all of the survivors, including Ana Murguia, Debra Rojas, and Dolores Huerta. The accounts of abuse are deeply disturbing and unacceptable. I’ve been in touch with labor and community leaders in San Francisco and will continue to ensure we are supporting this community and all survivors."
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass also wrote in a statement, "The sickening reality is that what Dolores, Ana, and Debra endured is not isolated, nor is it of the past. Real progress requires more than moments of reckoning – it demands sustained action to dismantle social, cultural, economic, and political structures...
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I bet these allegations are false and the democrats are trying to smear chavez because recently the trump administration was going to mention the following:
“Cesar Chavez and the United Farm Workers (UFW) historically opposed illegal immigration, viewing undocumented workers as strikebreakers who undermined union labor, lowered wages, and hindered organizing efforts
During the 1960s and 1970s, Chavez even reported undocumented workers to federal immigration authorities and set up “wet lines” on the border to stop them
Key aspects of Chavez’s stance included:
Anti-Strikebreaker Focus: Chavez believed growers used undocumented workers to undermine union efforts and break strikes, famously leading to the “Illegals Campaign”.
“Wet Lines” Initiative: In the 1970s, Chavez authorized the creation of “wet lines”—teams of UFW members who acted as a private patrol to prevent migrants from crossing the Arizona-Mexico border, according to VOA - Voice of America English News and San Jose Inside.
Pressure on Federal Officials: He pressured federal authorities to stop the flow of undocumented workers from Mexico, according to abcnews.com and Reddit.”
Why now and what are Dems trying to distract us from?
My question as well. Why turn on him now? This was likely an open secret among Dems.
LOL. What hypocrites. They all knew these rumors for years. Now the rumors are public so they have to pretend to be shocked and pretend that they are learning them for the first time. And the Academy Award for Best Performance goes to . . . .
My question as well. Why turn on him now? This was likely an open secret among Dems.
Democratic acting like they had no idea how bad he was not new it’s a way of life for them.
The real story is all the leftist enablers who covered it up while it was happening, right up through the present. A lot of them likely still are around, and should be exposed.
Most leftest icons have feet of clay and a hand up someones skirt.........
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