California State Assembly Democratic Caucus

03/13/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 03/14/2026 01:24

Speaker Rivas’ Statement on Trump’s Dangerous, Misguided Offshore Drilling Order

For immediate release:
Friday, March 13, 2026

On Friday, Speaker of the Assembly Robert Rivas (D-Salinas) released the following statement in response to President Trump's dangerous, misguided order to drill off of California's shoreline:

"Donald Trump dragged the world into an energy crisis and is the driving force behind rising gas prices across the country. Now, Trump is trying to distract from his damage with a tired playbook: more dangerous offshore drilling.

Let's be clear - drilling off California's coast won't lower gas prices, and it won't clean up the mess Trump created.

Any attempt to betray California voters and reopen our waters to risky offshore drilling will face immediate, bipartisan resistance. Our coastline is not a bargaining chip for political cover. We will always defend our pristine coast, its ecosystems, tourism economy, workers and communities."

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