California Senate GOP leader deletes tweet with false claim that Antifa led Capitol riot
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State Sen. Shannon Grove in an October 2013 photo. On Wednesday, Grove shared, and later deleted, a tweet promoting a false conspiracy theory that Antifa activists led the riot at the U.S. Capitol by President Trump-backing extremists.Michael Short / The Chronicle
SACRAMENTO California Senate Republican leader Shannon Grove shared, and later deleted, a tweet Wednesday promoting a false conspiracy theory that Antifa activists led the riot at the U.S. Capitol by President Trump-backing extremists.
“Patriots don’t act like this!!” Grove, of Bakersfield, wrote as she she retweeted the false claim. “This was Antifa.”
Today, Senate Republican Leader Shannon Grove (R-Bakersfield) proudly welcomed Senator Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh (R-Yucaipa), the first Republican Latina elected to the California Senate Republican Caucus. Senator Ochoa Bogh represents California 23rd Senate District which covers portions of Riverside, San Bernardino, and Los Angeles counties.
Senator Ochoa Bogh joined Senator Brian Dahle (R-Bieber) and Senator Scott Wilk (R-Santa Clarita) who were re-elected in a swearing-in ceremony today in the Senate Chamber at the California State Capitol.
“I am proud to welcome Senator Ochoa Bogh, the first Republican Latina to serve in our caucus. Senator Ochoa Bogh’s service as a businesswoman and educator will help her serve the Inland Empire well. I also congratulate Senator Dahle and Senator Wilk who won their re-election.