Rep. Ritchie Torres discusses international incident, tariffs, and due process in recent tweets

Rep. Ritchie Torres discusses international incident, tariffs, and due process in recent tweets
U.S. Rep. Ritchie Torres Representative for New York's 15th congressional district — Twitter Website
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Rep. Ritchie Torres, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing New York’s 15th district, has been active on social media discussing a variety of important issues. Through a series of tweets, he addressed topics ranging from international incidents to economic and legal matters.

On April 14, 2025, Torres took to social media to address a tragic accident in Honduras. He announced, “En nombre de mis constituyentes, he solicitado a la presidenta Xiomara Castro de Honduras que inicie una investigación completamente independiente sobre el trágico accidente aéreo del 17 de marzo, que cobró la vida de 13 personas, incluido el querido artista y ciudadano”. This tweet underscores his call for an independent investigation into the March 17 plane crash.

On the following day, April 15, 2025, Torres announced his upcoming appearance on CNN. He stated, “Looking forward to joining @wolfblitzer on CNN at 10:40 AM this morning to continue the conversation on the insanity of Donald Trump’s tariff tit for tat.” His statement suggests a focus on discussing former President Donald Trump’s tariff policies.

Later on the same day, Torres emphasized the significance of due process rights. He tweeted, “The Bill of Rights contains more language about the rights of the accused than about any other right. Due process is not one right among many, it is the fundamental right from which everything else is derivative.” His remarks highlight the critical importance of due process within the framework of rights in the U.S. Constitution.

Ritchie Torres has served in the U.S. Congress, representing New York’s 15th District, since 2021. Born in The Bronx, New York, in 1988, Torres continues to reside in the Bronx, reflecting his ongoing commitment to his community.



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