Close Menu
Truth Republican
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Guns & Gear
  • Healthy Tips
  • Prepping & Survival
  • Videos
Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
Truth Republican
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Guns & Gear
  • Healthy Tips
  • Prepping & Survival
  • Videos
Newsletter
Truth Republican
You are at:Home»Politics»Sen Padilla insists he wasn’t disrupting Noem press conference: ‘I was simply asking a question’
Politics

Sen Padilla insists he wasn’t disrupting Noem press conference: ‘I was simply asking a question’

Buddy DoyleBy Buddy DoyleJune 15, 2025No Comments2 Mins Read
Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr WhatsApp
Sen Padilla insists he wasn’t disrupting Noem press conference: ‘I was simply asking a question’
Share
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Email

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles!

Democratic Sen. Alex Padilla of California on Sunday claimed that he was just trying to ask a question when he was forcibly removed from Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s press conference in Los Angeles last week.

Padilla recalled his side of the story during an appearance on CNN’s “State of the Union,” saying that he was already in the building for a separate briefing when he decided to attend Noem’s press conference about the recent immigration protests and riots in Los Angeles.

But what happened next, he said, “you can’t script this in Hollywood.”

“I wasn’t trying to be disrespectful or disruptive – and I don’t think I was,” the senator said. “I was simply asking a question just as the members of the press corps ask questions, members of the Congress, members of the Senate ask questions to do our job to hold the administration accountable.”

DEMOCRATS CASH IN AFTER PADILLA FORCIBLY REMOVED FROM TRUMP ADMIN PRESS CONFERENCE

Padilla was handcuffed and briefly detained by officers as he aimed to speak out in opposition to Trump administration immigration raids that sparked unrest in Los Angeles and smaller protests across the country this month.

Videos of the incident showed Padilla attempting to walk up to Noem while she was speaking at a podium and trying to shout over the secretary, but law enforcement stepped in and forcefully stopped Padilla’s advance. 

DEM SENATOR’S VIRAL OUTBURST AT DHS PRESSER TRIGGERS MIXED REACTIONS FROM LAWMAKERS: ‘DISGUSTING SITUATION’

Padilla was eventually taken out of the room, brought to the ground and handcuffed, the videos showed. Fox News reporters who were present at the news conference said Padilla appeared to be detained for a period of time.

Padilla and Noem ended up holding a meeting afterward, which Padilla’s office described as “civil,” and Noem described as “cordial” despite the strong disagreements between the two.

Padilla said during another Sunday television appearance on CBS’ “Face the Nation” that he learned “nothing substantive, nothing informative” from the later meeting with Noem.

Fox News Digital’s Paul Steinhauser and Cameron Arcand contributed to this report.

Read the full article here

Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email
Previous ArticleWomen’s soccer team dubs itself ‘Immigrant City Football Club’ amid anti-ICE riots in Los Angeles
Next Article TOP 5 MOST ACCURATE AR-15 FOR THE MONEY!

Related Articles

Navy accused of neglecting brain injuries among pilots in new House probe

Navy accused of neglecting brain injuries among pilots in new House probe

August 28, 2025
Winsome Earle-Sears rebukes Spanberger plan to undo Virginia’s ICE pact: ‘This is not hard’

Winsome Earle-Sears rebukes Spanberger plan to undo Virginia’s ICE pact: ‘This is not hard’

August 28, 2025
Trump floats holding Republican National Convention before midterm elections

Trump floats holding Republican National Convention before midterm elections

August 28, 2025
Melania Trump calls for ‘pre-emptive intervention in identifying potential school shooters’

Melania Trump calls for ‘pre-emptive intervention in identifying potential school shooters’

August 28, 2025
House GOP recruits candidates in Ohio, Michigan Trump districts held by Democrats

House GOP recruits candidates in Ohio, Michigan Trump districts held by Democrats

August 28, 2025
Veteran burns American flag in front of White House on day of controversial Trump executive order

Veteran burns American flag in front of White House on day of controversial Trump executive order

August 28, 2025
Trump-trolling Gov. Gavin Newsom suggests ‘coin’ is coming to online store: ‘Trump corruption coin’

Trump-trolling Gov. Gavin Newsom suggests ‘coin’ is coming to online store: ‘Trump corruption coin’

August 28, 2025
Family member of infants burned alive by cartel thanks Trump for crackdown: ‘Hopeful for the first time’

Family member of infants burned alive by cartel thanks Trump for crackdown: ‘Hopeful for the first time’

August 28, 2025
Cook’s potential exit hands Trump greater sway over Fed board shaping US monetary policy

Cook’s potential exit hands Trump greater sway over Fed board shaping US monetary policy

August 28, 2025
Don't Miss
Stanford University’s AI Job Warning

Stanford University’s AI Job Warning

Cracker Barrel confirms removing Pride page, changes to business resource groups

Cracker Barrel confirms removing Pride page, changes to business resource groups

Navy accused of neglecting brain injuries among pilots in new House probe

Navy accused of neglecting brain injuries among pilots in new House probe

Vance rolls into another battleground state as Trump’s ‘traveling salesman’ to promote key proposal

Vance rolls into another battleground state as Trump’s ‘traveling salesman’ to promote key proposal

Latest News
Winsome Earle-Sears rebukes Spanberger plan to undo Virginia’s ICE pact: ‘This is not hard’

Winsome Earle-Sears rebukes Spanberger plan to undo Virginia’s ICE pact: ‘This is not hard’

August 28, 2025
4-time Tour de France winner suffers numerous injuries in ‘serious’ crash

4-time Tour de France winner suffers numerous injuries in ‘serious’ crash

August 28, 2025
Trump Administration Doubles Down, Deploying 1,700 National Guard Troops

Trump Administration Doubles Down, Deploying 1,700 National Guard Troops

August 28, 2025
Ayoob: 1911 — Outdated Hype and Nostalgia?

Ayoob: 1911 — Outdated Hype and Nostalgia?

August 28, 2025
Bill Belichick, girlfriend Jordon Hudson look to trademark ‘Gold Digger’

Bill Belichick, girlfriend Jordon Hudson look to trademark ‘Gold Digger’

August 28, 2025
Copyright © 2025. Truth Republican. All rights reserved.
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of use
  • Contact

Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.