Alex Padilla actually said...
As horrific as the images were, I have been saying over and over again it`s equally horrific that the violence did not come as a surprise, if you have been listening to Donald Trump not just that morning, but for years now.
Context
Senator Padilla reflects on the impeachment trial and the events of January 6, emphasizing that the violence was incited by Donald Trump over time.
02/08/2021