Monterey Times

Rep. Jimmy Panetta, a U.S. Congressman representing California’s 19th district, expressed his views on various national issues through a series of tweets on January 21, 2025. These statements addressed topics ranging from the events of January 6 to constitutional rights and recent presidential pardons.

In a tweet posted on January 21, 2025, Rep. Panetta remarked on the January 6 attack, describing it as "an assault on our democracy." He criticized the idea of granting pardons to those convicted in connection with the event, stating that such actions "undermine the accountability essential to our justice system and our values as Americans." "The Jan 6 attack on our Capitol was an assault on our democracy..."

Later that day, Rep. Panetta addressed birthright citizenship in a tweet dated January 21, 2025. He emphasized that "the Constitution is clear: the 14th Amendment guarantees birthright citizenship," arguing against any executive orders attempting to alter this legal precedent established over more than a century ago. "The Constitution is clear: the 14th Amendment guarantees birthright citizenship..."

In another post shared on January 21, Rep. Panetta commented specifically on Daniel Rodriguez's pardon by former President Trump. Rodriguez had pleaded guilty to four felonies related to his actions during the Capitol riot and had reportedly boasted about his involvement afterward. Rep. Panetta highlighted this incident by quoting Rodriguez's own words regarding his conduct during the events of January 6. "One of the criminals that Trump pardoned..."