12 Jun 2025, 21:52
Senator Alex Padilla Removed from Nom's Press Conference
- Senator Padilla was removed from the press conference during the speech of the Secretary of Homeland Security.
- Padilla attempted to ask a question but was physically pushed out of the room.
- Governor Newsom and Congress expressed outrage over the actions of law enforcement.
This was reported by The Independent, NBC News.
Incident in Los Angeles
On June 12, 2025, Senator Alex Padilla, a Democratic representative from California, was removed from a press conference taking place in Los Angeles. This event occurred during the speech of Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, who was discussing the U.S. government's immigration policy.
The Incident
Padilla attempted to ask Noem a question, stating, "I am Senator Alex Padilla. I have a question for the Secretary." His words were met with a response from several men who physically pushed him out of the press conference. Video of the incident, released by Padilla's office, shows him being escorted into the hallway while being prevented from keeping his hands free.
Reaction
After the incident, Padilla was detained and handcuffed. Relevant authorities, including the Department of Homeland Security and the senator's office, have not yet provided comments. California Governor Gavin Newsom condemned the actions of law enforcement, calling them "unacceptable" and "shameful."
The Congressional Hispanic Caucus also expressed their outrage, stating that the incident was "unacceptable" and demanded a full investigation. They noted that Padilla attended the open press conference to participate in the discussion, representing his state.
Tags: USA/Politics