Rep. Ritchie Torres has been an active presence on social media, sharing his thoughts on significant matters. Through his recent posts on X, Torres addresses the demise of a prominent religious leader, articulates a fundamental principle of American justice, and comments on the political framework of the United States.
In a post dated April 21, 2025, Torres expressed his sorrow over the death of Pope Francis. He stated, “Offering my deepest condolences to the Catholic community across the Bronx today on the passing of Pope Francis. His death is a profound loss, may he rest in peace.”
On April 22, 2025, Torres reaffirmed the inviolability of legal rights in the United States by declaring, “In America, due process is not a revocable privilege. It is—and must remain—an irrevocable right.”
Discussing the framework of governance, Torres emphasized on April 23, 2025, “Donald Trump is not a king and America is not a monarchy.”
Ritchie Torres, who began his term in 2021, represents New York’s 15th District in the U.S. Congress, having succeeded José E. Serrano. Born in the Bronx in 1988, the 35-year-old continues to reside in his place of birth.
