US EditionJohnson, heckled by Democrats, backs censure for Padilla
- House Speaker Mike Johnson demanded that Senator Alex Padilla be censured, claiming that Padilla charged at Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, which contradicts video evidence showing Padilla calmly trying to ask a question before federal agents forcibly removed him.
- Witnesses reported that Padilla was violently tackled, handcuffed, and dragged out during Noem's press conference in Los Angeles, raising concerns among lawmakers about the treatment of Padilla and the implications for civil rights.
- Democrats criticized Johnson's call for censure as dangerous and dishonest, stating that his claims indicate broader issues with how dissent is handled, especially toward vulnerable communities.
- Johnson's statements have sparked outrage among lawmakers, particularly among Latino members, who expressed their concerns about the treatment of Padilla.
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Something is wrong with “Speaker” Mike Johnson
As the saying goes, “denial” is not just a river in Egypt. Mike Johnson claims that there is a “clear distinction” between the protestors in LA and the January 6 insurrectionists. There certainly is, but it’s not what Johnson thinks; he is clearly in denial. CNN’s Manu Raju asked Johnson whether it is hypocritical for…
Speaker Johnson Called A Liar For Lying About Sen. Padilla's Assault
Speaker Johnson was booed and called a liar repeatedly when he told a Fox News reporter that Sen. Padilla rushed Kristi Noem's podium while she was giving a briefing so Secret Service was forced to restrain him. That is a whopper of a lie. Q: Was that a bridge too far? Was that a bridge too far? JOHNSON: I saw the same video, a very brief video, that I think many people did. I think the senator's actions, my view is it was wildly inappropriate.…
Mike Johnson Heckled After Falsely Claiming Sen. Padilla ‘Charged’ Kristi Noem and Demanding Censure
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is facing major backlash after demanding that Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) be censured—falsely claiming the senator “charged” Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem during a press conference. But video shows something very different: Padilla calmly trying to ask a question before being violently dragged out by federal agents. The clash happened Thursday in Los Angeles, where Noem was speaking amid protests ove…
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