US EditionDemocrats seethe after Padilla forcibly removed from Noem press conference in LA
- On June 12, 2025, Senator Alex Padilla was forcibly removed, pushed to the ground, and handcuffed at a Department of Homeland Security press conference in Los Angeles.
- Padilla was there performing congressional oversight to ask Secretary Kristi Noem questions about federal immigration operations in California amid rising tensions.
- Video showed Padilla identifying himself and stating he wished to ask a question before federal agents wrestled him out, while officials claimed he lunged at Noem and violated security protocols.
- Democrats condemned the incident as authoritarian, with Senate Minority Leader Schumer saying the video “reeks of totalitarianism,” and House Democrats marched to demand accountability from Senate leadership.
- The event deepened partisan divisions over immigration enforcement and raised concerns about the treatment of lawmakers and civil rights in California amid controversial federal actions.
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Padilla, Dems, Bellyache About Padilla's Forcible Removal From Noem Presser
Sen. Alex Padilla disrupted Kristi Noem's presser on Thursday and resisted federal officers, who were forced to subdue him to restore order. ... The post Padilla, Dems, Bellyache About Padilla’s Forcible Removal From Noem Presser appeared first on The New American.
Democrats Call for Investigation After Padilla Forcibly Removed From Noem Press Conference
Several top Democrats are demanding an investigation after Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) was forcibly removed and briefly restrained after interrupting a press conference being held by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on June 12. Democrats describe the incident as a disturbing abuse of power, while the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) maintains that Padilla disregarded protocol and was perceived as a threat. Padilla interrupted the ev…
Democrats cash in on Alex Padilla’s clash with federal agents
Sen. Alex Padilla’s (D-CA) takedown by federal law enforcement on Thursday is the focus of the latest fundraising pitches from Democrats, including the national party, lawmakers, and left-leaning political action committees. The California Democrat stands to benefit directly, with appeals from the Democratic National Committee, a fundraising committee tied to former Vice President Kamala Harris, and Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) asking for donations t…
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