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Governor Rivera Condemns Roberto High School Shooting, Sends Resources To Roberto High School

November 6, 2025 

RUFUS - Governor David Rivera condemned the shooting that happened at Roberto High School in Samson earlier this afternoon. He condemned the shooting but offered prayers of support and healing following the shooting and vowed any support necessary to prevent this in the future as well as support in the investigation.

What happened today at Roberto High School is devastating and extremely sickening. Our students deserve to go to school free of fear of being killed or maimed in shootings on the campuses. I most certainly condemn this shooting, and will work to provide any resources necessary to the investigative efforts of our state, local and federal law enforcement partners. I pray for immense healing and send my support to the students, staff, and employees of Roberto High School. I have also been in contact with President Laylin and we are coordinating resources jointly to ensure that this doesn't happen again. 

Governor Rivera Issues Statement On DHS Secretary Marcus Welder Shooting

October 17, 2025 

RUFUS - Governor David Rivera issued a brief statement regarding the shooting of DHS Secretary Marcus Welder a little after 1:30 PM this afternoon. 

I have been briefed on the shooting of DHS Secretary Marcus Welder and can not stress enough the need to end political violence across this country. I will be praying for Secretary Marcus Welder and his family. I will be in contact with the Nationalist House, and will provide the necessary resources to aid in the investigation. I will also be in contact with President Laylin, who I personally offered my assistance, with the investigative efforts. We need to lower the temperature in this country. 

Governor Rivera Condemns Violent Assassination Attempt On President Jay Laylin

September 26, 2025

RUFUS - Governor David Rivera today condemned the assassination attempt perpetrated against President Laylin as he left for North Lorray. 

We need to change the course our country is on. Political violence doesn’t create a sound and strong democracy. I am happy to learn that the President was not seriously injured or killed in the assassination attempt. Political discourse is the only way to have a safe and healthy democracy. I condemn this violence to the fullest.

Charges and the shooter have not been identified, and the Federal Crimes Investigation Service are asking anyone with any details or information to come forward and report any details they may have to tipoff@pps.jesstopia.org or 1-900-490-4845.