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U.S. Senator Ruben Gallego was sworn in as Arizona’s first Latino senator, but it was his son who gained attention. During the swearing-in ceremony, Gallego’s seven-year-old son Michael told Vice President Kamala Harris, “I’m sorry you didn’t win,” referencing the recent presidential election won by Donald Trump. A video of the exchange, which includes Harris reassuring the boy that there is still much work to do and they are not defeated, went viral on social media.
Senator Ruben Gallego’s Son Apologizes to VP Kamala Harris
U.S. Sen. Ruben Gallego, Arizona’s first Latino senator, had his swearing-in ceremony steal the limelight when his 7-year-old son, Michael, apologized to Vice President Kamala Harris. During the family gathering around Harris, Michael, said, “I’m sorry you didn’t win.”
“You know what, sweetheart?” Harris responded, giving Michael a hug, “Don’t you worry about it, because there’s still so much work to do.” The video of the exchange quickly went viral.
When Harris asked Michael if he understood the meaning of “defeated”, she reassured him, “Are we defeated? Nope. We’re not defeated.”
Arizona Politics: GOP Victories and Democratic Wins
The recent election cycle saw a sweeping victory for the GOP. Donald Trump won the presidential election over Harris, and Gallego was one of the few Democrats to win contested Senate races, defeating Republican Kari Lake in November. Gallego expressed his hopes to work productively with Republicans on tax policy and border security issues.
Gallego plans to push for legislation providing more officers at the U.S.-Mexico border, changes to asylum seeker laws, and finalizing tribal water agreements for better economic planning for Native Americans. He will serve on the Senate’s Homeland Security Committee, Banking, Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and Veterans Affairs Committee.
During Gallego’s oath of office, his daughter Isla reached for Harris’ cue card, earning a pat on the back from the Vice President. Harris and Michael shared a high-five, encouraged by his father. “High-five the vice president,” Gallego said.
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