The chairman of the Republican Party of Guam, Shawn Gumataotao, released the following statement reacting to last week’s federal indictments and arrest of more than half of Lieutenant Governor Joshua Tenorio’s family:
“The news of indictments related to the support of the COVID-19 Pandemic Emergency Response is deeply disturbing. The Republican Party of Guam has and will continue to demand transparency relative to the use of federal funds on Guam. Collectively, we are concerned that any money that did not allegedly make it to those who needed it the most following this particular effort must be corrected. Our community deserves better from our elected and appointed officials. While we expect that justice will be served in these cases, public trust of the actions of our executive branch takes yet another hit. Examples are mounting that question the Leon Guerrero Administration’s true commitment to transparency, integrity, and accountability.
“In these difficult moments, we keep the people of Guam in our thoughts and prayers. May we all continue to seek truth and healing—God bless our island and her people.”
