California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) lashed out at President Trump after FBI agents forcibly removed Democrat Senator Alex Padilla and slammed him to the ground after he rushed the podium and lunged at Kristi Noem during her presser.
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem briefed reporters on the ongoing immigration raids and riots in Los Angeles when Senator Padilla appeared to aggressively approach the podium.
“I have questions for the Secretary because the fact of the matter is half a dozen violent criminals that you’re rotating on your — hands off!” Padilla shouted as he was removed from the room.
According to the DHS, Senator Padilla was repeatedly told to back away and did not comply with officers’ commands. The Secret Service thought Padilla was an attacker.
Padilla was not wearing his Senate security pin on and he did not immediately identify himself.
“Senator Alex Padilla is one of the most decent people I know,” Newsom said. “This is outrageous, dictatorial, and shameful.”
“Trump and his shock troops are out of control,” Newsom said.
“This must end now,” he added.
.@SenAlexPadilla is one of the most decent people I know.
This is outrageous, dictatorial, and shameful.
Trump and his shock troops are out of control.
This must end now. pic.twitter.com/Eki2cuTymb
— Gavin Newsom (@GavinNewsom) June 12, 2025
LA’s failed Democrat Mayor Karen Bass also lashed out at agents for detaining Alex Padilla.
The DHS responded to California’s failed Democrats:
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.
Mr. Padilla was told repeatedly to back away and did not comply with officers’ repeated commands. @SecretService thought he was an attacker and officers acted appropriately.
Secretary Noem met with Senator Padilla after and held a 15 minute meeting.
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.
Mr. Padilla was told repeatedly to back away and did not comply with officers’… https://t.co/5TGxrRZ2Ex
— Homeland Security (@DHSgov) June 12, 2025
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