Democrat Joanna Mendoza silent on Chavez child sex abuse scandal despite praising him

March 18, 2026

Democrat lobbyist Joanna Mendoza stayed shamefully silent on the Cesar Chavez child sex abuse scandal despite praising Chavez less than a year ago for his “legacy.” 

Mendoza’s silence follows a bombshell investigation revealing accusations Chavez was a serial sexual assaulter.

“Why is Democrat lobbyist Joanna Mendoza silent? Even Democrat Governor Katie Hobbs spoke out. Mendoza’s deafening silence is complacency.” – NRCC Spokesperson Ben Petersen