Golden State Today

Representative Norma Torres, who has been serving California’s 35th congressional district since 2015, expressed her concerns across various issues in recent statements on social media. With a background in both the California State Assembly and Senate, and born in Guatemala, Torres currently resides in Pomona.

On March 26th, 2025, Rep. Torres criticized the current administration, claiming that "The Administration brazenly lied" and alleging that "Secretary Hegseth exposed critical war plans in an unsecured chat, recklessly putting American troops in grave danger." She called for Secretary Hegseth's resignation, stating, "Enough excuses. Hegseth must resign now." The tweet highlighted her demand for accountability within the administration.

Later on the same day, Torres took to social media to point out budgetary issues, stating, "Unlike Republicans, the numbers don’t lie." She criticized their budget for forcing the Energy and Commerce Committee to cut $880 billion, potentially impacting key programs such as Medicare and Medicaid. Torres warned that "If Medicare stays, Medicaid takes the hit—leaving nearly 300,000 CA-35 constituents without healthcare." Her message emphasized the potential ramifications for her constituents.

On March 27, 2025, Torres addressed concerns about public safety, stating, "Today, I sent a letter to Secretary Duffy raising concerns about the potential closure of the Western Regional Hazardous Materials Office in Ontario, CA." She expressed fears that "Shutting it down could put public safety at risk—especially in the wake of the East Palestine disaster," indicating that "We need answers." This communication indicated her proactive stance in seeking information and preserving public safety.