US EditionDemocratic Sen. Alex Padilla Forcibly Removed From Secretary Kristi Noem’s Press Conference and Handcuffed
- Democratic Senator Alex Padilla was forcibly removed and handcuffed by federal agents after interrupting Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's press conference in Los Angeles on Thursday, June 12, 2025.
- Padilla interrupted the event after Noem declared federal authorities would increase operations to 'liberate' Los Angeles, a city she called a 'war zone,' sparking opposition from local leaders and ongoing protests.
- Video showed Padilla approaching the podium, identifying himself, and demanding answers while officers pushed him out and restrained him despite his objections, prompting outcry from Democratic lawmakers who labeled the removal un-American.
- Following the incident, Noem said she spoke with Padilla for 15 minutes, exchanging phone numbers despite disagreeing on 90% of topics, while Padilla vowed on social media to hold the administration accountable.
- The event intensified tensions over federal immigration enforcement in California, leading to calls for investigations by Democrats and accusations from Republicans that Padilla's conduct was inappropriate and warranted censure.
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Federal Agents Handcuff, Forcibly Remove CA Sen. Alex Padilla from Kristi Noem Presser
On Thursday, federal agents forcibly removed California Senator Alex Padilla from a press conference held by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, before shoving him onto a hallway floor and handcuffing him. Before he was attacked by the agents, Padilla introduced himself as a senator as he attempted to ask Noem a question on the ICE raids and crackdown on protesters in L.A. Senator Padilla later addressed the stunning attack at a news confer…
Good Trouble: Sen. Alex Padilla Forcibly Removed For Crashing HSI Secretary Kristi Noem LA Protest Presser
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Videos: Democrat senator forcibly removed from press briefing
Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) was forcibly removed from a press briefing on Thursday featuring Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, who was providing an update regarding the anti-Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) riots in Los Angeles. In a video shared by Fox News correspondent Bill Melugin, the Democrat senator can be heard saying, “I am Senator Alex Padilla,” as he attempted to push past security officials in the press…
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