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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.