Ricky Davila

Ricky Davila is an American singer-songwriter and political commentator. He releases music under his own name and writes about U.S. politics on social media.

Statements by Ricky Davila

Ricky Davila

Role at the time: Singer-songwriter and political commentator

Defended or excused

Statement summary

Davila welcomes Hochul's appointment of James and says the local district attorney failed to do his job.

“Hell yes, New York Governor Kathy Hochul has appointed Attorney General Letitia James as special prosecutor”
Read the original post (opens in a new tab)Ricky Davila welcomes James's appointment · Ricky DavilaX post 2105857534183813191
Why we used this label

The subject is James's appointment. Davila explicitly welcomes it and presents it as a response to the local district attorney's failure.

Ricky Davila

Role at the time: Singer-songwriter and political commentator

Condemned

Statement summary

Davila criticizes LPNH's assassination post and argues that it should receive prominent news coverage and be treated as a threat by law enforcement.

“treated as a terrorist threat by law enforcement”
Read the original post (opens in a new tab)Ricky Davila's response to the disputeFull original post, September 23 at 1:11 p.m.
Why we used this label

He condemns the post as a threat.

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