Senator Padilla chose disrespectful political theatre and interrupted a live press conference without identifying himself or having his Senate security pin on as he lunged toward Secretary Noem’
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U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA) was forcibly removed and handcuffed at a press conference for Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem in Los Angeles on Thursday after barging in and causing a disruption in attempting to question the secretary.
Almost immediately, videos were posted of his press conference crashing and tussle with law enforcement officers. And then in what appeared to be coordinated, came the public statements from Democrats across the country.
When the press conference first began, it had been Secretary Noem simply going over immigration and the ongoing anti-ICE protests and riots that have been raging in the city for the past week. However, in the middle of the conference, Padilla entered the press conference, announced himself, and proceeded to try and question Noem. Multiple members of security swiftly grabbed him and proceeded to pull him back out into the hall way. As it was a press conference, the entire incident was caught on multiple cameras and smart phones.
“I’m Senator Alex Padilla,” said the Senator as he was pushed back by security. “I have questions for the Secretary. Because the fact of the matter is that a half a dozen criminals that are-.”
From there the Senator was cut off in the hallway, and was only heard adding “Hands off!” From there he was then briefly handcuffed and detained before being led out after it was confirmed who he was. Following the confrontation, Padilla’s office released a statement, condemning his treatment.
“Senator Padilla is currently in Los Angeles exercising his duty to perform Congressional oversight of the federal government’s operations in Los Angeles and across California. He was in the federal building to receive a briefing with General Guillot and was listening to Secretary Noem’s press conference. He tried to ask the Secretary a question, and was forcibly removed by federal agents, forced to the ground and handcuffed. He is not currently detained, and we are working to get additional information.”
Many Democratic Senators and Congressional members also expressed shock at the incident.
“It sickened my stomach — the manhandling of a United States Senator,” said Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY) in a short statement.
“It’s looking more and more like a fascist state out there every day,” noted Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts (D-MA). “We’re watching the end of democracy.”
“If it can happen to Alex, it can happen to any of those senators on the other side, or any member of Congress, or anybody,” added Congressman Jimmy Gomez (D-CA).
Having watched a full video of the incident I can only say WOW.
Sec. Noem started her press conference, and without any warning Padilla barged into the event with his statement of he has questions. It is the height of arrogance to do this. Take a good look at the body language of idiot Padilla. It was clear it was a put up job.
“It’s looking more and more like a fascist state out there every day,” noted Senator Elizabeth Warren …….
Uhhh the Senator does not get it when the petty little dictator “Chuckie S.” when the head of the then Majority Party called Democrats cut off comment, refused to allow minority (Republican) legislation to the floor…..was and is the head of a Fascist State.
Who is that former little dictator? None other than the person who stated ““It sickened my stomach — the manhandling of a United States Senator,” said Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY)
Now you know Liz and Chuckie how it feels to be on the other end of the stick. But then again Padilla was and is a defender of illegals to have freedom to vote, get free (taxpayer money) health care, etc.
Do you think that it was a mistake that at almost the same time Rep. Carbajal attacked the Sec. of Defense? This was coordinated. It then brings into question of how deeply involved with illegal and criminal behavior the Democrat Party is with ICE activity to defend the borders and remove illegals.
It is obvious the Democrat Party is confused and cannot defend the laws of the land.