"Becerra stated, 'I think many of us had heard the rumors as well. Never seen any corroboration. But, certainly, I think that the word had gone out.' He emphasized the accountability of public servants, stating, 'These are public servants... they should know they're going to be held accountable.'"
"When asked if he should have acted on the rumors, Becerra responded, 'Yeah, you hear rumors all the time about all sorts of things. Rumors are not facts, and the Democratic caucus is not a place that adjudicates those things. It's law enforcement that does.'"
"'If someone had come forward, we could then have investigations,' Becerra noted, reflecting on his role as the former Attorney General of California, where he actively pursued cases of abuse and sex trafficking."
Xavier Becerra faced questions during a debate regarding his comments about rumors surrounding Rep. Eric Swalwell before allegations of sexual misconduct emerged. Becerra stated that while many had heard rumors, they were not facts and should be investigated by law enforcement. He emphasized the importance of accountability for public servants and the need for survivors to have their truths acknowledged. Becerra highlighted his experience as California's Attorney General, where he pursued cases related to abuse and sex trafficking, reinforcing the need for proper investigations.
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