California Sen. Alex Padilla handcuffed at Noem presser

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Source: Politico

LOS ANGELES — California Sen. Alex Padilla was detained and handcuffed during an altercation at Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s press conference in Los Angeles on Thursday.

Video provided by Padilla’s office shows the senator approaching the lectern as Noem was touting federal law enforcement’s immigration crackdown efforts in Los Angeles. He was stopped and shoved back by multiple men.

“I’m Senator Alex Padilla. I have questions for the secretary,” he said. He tried to speak further as he was forcibly removed into an adjoining room, where he yelled “Hands off!”

The video shows Padilla being forced to the ground and his arms handcuffed behind his back. He has since been released and is in a holding room. The spokesperson said the senator was told he could speak to Noem after the event.

The confrontation earned a swift rebuke from fellow Democrats, including Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, who condemned the action from the floor shortly thereafter.

“Forcibly removing a United States Senator from a press conference is disgraceful,” Rep. Pete Aguilar, the third-ranking Democrat in the House, said on X. “This administration’s chaos and corruption is out of control.”

Read more: https://www.politico.com/news/2025/06/12/california-sen-alex-padilla-handcuffed-at-noem-presser-00403253

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[LetMyPeopleVote]

1. U.S. Senator Alex Padilla was just forcibly removed from a press conference held by cosplay DHS Secretary Kristi Noem.

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[Fullduplexxx]

14. Democrats are you fucking taking notes This is how you treat Conservatives When you are in power

[vanlassie]

20. And she stood there and watched?

FIRE KRISTI NOEM NOW. 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[bdamomma]

26. She's getting

her orders from Miller.

[SheltieLover]

34. Absolutely!

[calimary]

66. I thought she got 'em from her hairdresser.

One look at her tells you what she thinks are Top Priority: her looks.

[bdamomma]

79. exactly.

Noem, Bondi and Tulsi have to be gone!!!!!

Keith Olbermann called Tulsi Skunk woman!!!! because of white hair streak, or is she Cruella DeVille????

[cannabis_flower]

116. Don't forget

Patel and Miller

[bdamomma]

117. I have

been reading and watching on DU about Stephen Miller is the mastermind and of course Patel and others are doing his bidding. this is Miller's wet dream, that's his home state and has a vendetta and hatred for others and himself.

They are totally hellbent to remove all immigrants and migrants from this country, anyone who does look like them. Damn these evil people, they are killing our country. So much hate and cruelty.

How many of us wish what our DU Orrex says each day. Yes, indeed.

[calimary]

129. I'd say both!

[PatSeg]

44. No, I disagree

Democrats are the party of "law and order", decency, and civil discourse. We should never become like them. If we do, then it is all lost and we're fighting for nothing.

Yes, I am sure there are plenty of things that Democrats could do better, but emulating today's republicans is not one of them. Why fight something just to become what we loathe?

[Skittles]

123. huh?

you are suggesting we behave like fascists?

[Athame]

95. WTF!! This is beyond the pale

I am a Californian and I am furious! Actually, I would be even if I were not from California. What outrage is next?

[electric_blue68]

122. This NYC'r has got a dropped jaw! Infuriating! ....

From earlier I though they "just" pushed him out of the presser; bad enough(!) - not going, and then pinning him to the ground!!!! Holy shite!
.
After I posted this, I burst into tears....it's horrifying!

[tonekat]

126. The fascist party is shutting down free speech

Their noses need to be bloodied.

RESIGN, NOEM!

[Lovie777]

2. I hope they didn't arrest him.................

Americans are getting sick and tired of all the chaos and bullshit.

[Codifer]

3. Fuck these republicans!

[bdamomma]

28. They are

the domestic terrorists, now they are targeting Democratic Senators????

[PittBlue]

4. My god...

Could you imagine if the Democrats did this to a republican senator?

[LymphocyteLover]

5. This made me sick to watch-- very rough treatment of a US Senator!!! WTAF!!!

[FirstLight]

6. That's it the gloves need to be off ...now!

Every senator congressman assembly person mayor Governor etc that is not a mega needs to forcibly denounce and activate to do something about this! We are truly in danger..

[Bluetus]

94. Where are the State Police?

This was an assault of a senator. Why were police not called to arrest the people who did the assault?

[LymphocyteLover]

7. There have to be consequences for this brutality

[Initech]

41. There won't be as long as the MAGA fucks control all three branches of government.

Also as long as the festering tumor known as the Heritage Foundation is allowed to wreak havoc, they won't face any consequences for their actions either.

[NJCher]

60. I hadn't figured that out yet

Really? All three branches?

Golly gee. What would I do without comments like this?

[hadEnuf]

65. How is it that Republicans are able to cause sooo much trouble when they are out of power

yet when we are out of power we are helpless?

[calimary]

67. That's the Question of the Decade.

[Initech]

74. Because republicans control the media.

And any voice that attempts to speak out against these evil fucks gets immediately denounced in the conservative echo chamber as "liberal".

If we want to take back this country, it starts with taking back the media.

[UpInArms]

82. 👆🏼

This!

[hadEnuf]

110. I certainly agree with that.

[LymphocyteLover]

112. Yup

[Gore1FL]

75. It's easier to break shit than it is to build shit. It is easier to break shit than stopping people from breaking shit

The are chaos agents. Chaos is easier.

[BlueKota]

87. That's because too many on our side insist we have to be the nice quiet polite ones.

That isn't working to stop the magat investation that is rapidly destroying our Democracy. . I am not saying start a civil war but it's time to at least increase the public appearances, and ring the alarm bells over and over again as loud as possible.

It's only going to get worse if our leadership refuses to even speak forcefully against the other side. It's not wrong to say the sky is falling when it actually is.

[BidenRocks]

106. My oath stands.

Time to buy more ammunition.
When peaceful fails, the 2nd is all we have left.
Disregard at your own freedom.

[DonCoquixote]

109. 2 reasons

one: because too many Democrats are weak
two: because the GOP is backed by money and religious fanatics

[hadEnuf]

114. We need leadership!

Not just people who feel our pain and problems. This is EVERYONE'S problem. If not yet, then very soon.

Waiting around for Trump and the Republicans to implode isn't going to make a difference if our country is a police state under Trump and nothing can be done about it.

[LymphocyteLover]

111. I hope this is a big wake-up call for Dems in Congress-- it should be, anyway

[diane in sf]

124. Add the Federalist Society and all the funders, including Putin.

[slightlv]

89. I agree 100%... and the consequences MUST be severe

If an ordinary person so much as says "boo" in what a maga considers a threatening way, they're thrown into some prison someplace. we cannot allow our representatives to be mistreated like this, no more than we want our representatives standing by idly while it happens to us.

I used to believe as someone in a comment above, stated that we cannot fall to their level in fighting them. I've changed my mind. These people don't have the brain structure for logical, reasonable discourse. Their amygdalas are deformed and mutated. They only know fear and fighting. Perhaps some might mediate their behavior if they fear we're going to actually treat them the way they've treated people during the trump maladministration. I'm also for emulating trump's deportation program and revocation of citizenship program. Do it to the worst of these magas and deport them to a country more suited to their politics and ideals... like Russia or China. I'm tired of being ashamed of my country, especially knowing no country will trust us again unless and until they're certain sanity has prevailed over the American people. The only way that can happen is to ensure we're never facing another age like this.

[LymphocyteLover]

113. In general yes, but our options are very limited. Still it's quite possible CA law was broken here so I hope that can be

used against these fascists.

[Initech]

118. Kristi Noem needs to be fired and jailed for this.

And also banned from ever coming back to California.

[Deuxcents]

8. They're going to liberate the city? This is the invasion TSF called out last night only it's them and not migrants

[muriel_volestrangler]

39. Yes - she was announcing another coup

“We are not going away. We are staying here to liberate this city from the socialist and the burdensome leadership that this governor and mayor have placed on this country and what they’ve tried to insert in this city,” she said, raising her voice toward the end to speak over a protester who was removed from the room.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/dhs-secretary-noem-confronted-protester-173835047.html

AP footage of Senator Alex Padilla being physically removed from Kristi Noem's press conference about the LA @schiff.senate.gov @congresstran.bsky.social

Thank you, Senator @padilla.senate.gov

— Arthur Anderson (@uabyyruwi.bsky.social) 2025-06-12T18:07:01.556Z

She proclaimed she was trying to overthrow the elected government of the city and state.

[SunSeeker]

102. Noem is attempting insurrection against the CA government.

She is violating her oath of office and the US Constitution.

[Deuxcents]

127. Senator Warren just called for her resignation on MSNBC Chris Hayes show

[Initech]

125. Yeah these assholes *ARE* the invaders!!!

Fuck Kristi Noem and fuck ICE!

[Kid Berwyn]

9. Alex Padilla shows Trump for the NAZI stooge he is.

Trump's insane dog killer is NAZI, too.

[colorado_ufo]

10. This is assault!!!

Time to sue!

[Vinca]

11. Just saw a clip on MSNBC that showed him pushed to the floor on his stomach and handcuffed.

What the fuck for? Asking a question??????????????????????????????

[yorkster]

35. It looked liike he landed pretty hard on his right hip.

He was forced to the floor.

[Attilatheblond]

90. And 1 brownshirt yelling for him to put his hands behind his back while 2 others were preventing him moving arms

These guys KNEW they were doing wrong and their nerves betrayed them. Confused, abusive, scared shitless feds cannot possibly keep peace at a presser. How the hell are GOP senators gonna convince anyone those agents are 'keeping the peace'?

[Kali999]

12. Brown shirts

in action. I am shocked actually. mother fukers

[BaronChocula]

13. Thank you to my senator

for standing up to this jim crow bullshit, which is what it is. Let's face it.

[LetMyPeopleVote]

15. Democratic Senator Alex Padilla was just THROWN TO THE GROUND AND HANDCUFFED

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[ananda]

16. More of this please! From every Dem!

Stand up to these guys and show them up for
who they really are!

[LetMyPeopleVote]

17. JUST IN: Padilla's office says he is no longer detained:

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[Cha]

40. TY.. This Should Backfire and the Gestapo MF!

[riversedge]

62. The police are sure quick with the handcuffs.

[bdamomma]

18. This cannot

stand. I just made a call to my Senator in Rhode Island to inform his office of what's going on. That puppy killer is lying to protect the felon or is it Stephen Miller after all they get their orders from him.

I guess the regime is getting desperate. We must stand up to these bullies.

[LetMyPeopleVote]

19. FULL VIDEO from inside Noem presser showing @SenAlexPadilla manhandled, pushed, and shoved to the ground and handcuff

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[orangecrush]

21. Gestapo Barbie

[iluvtennis]

22. Just sickening...time for Don the Con to be forcibly removed from a press conference. n/t

[Sparkly]

23. Outrageous!!

[Grumpy Old Guy]

24. Those cops need to be charged with assault.

What crime did the senator commit? They should be charged with assault and false arrest.

[raging moderate]

30. Assault and Battery

Shoving somebody to the ground involves battery.

[Grumpy Old Guy]

50. I agree!

100%!

[senseandsensibility]

25. Governor Newsom just put out a statement

strongly supporting Padilla.

[IronLionZion]

27. Unelected bureacrats throwing out elected Senators for asking valid questions

is MAGA. Oh well, at least Noem didn't deport him for being Mexican-American....yet.

[Javaman]

29. In other news: Noem is still a disingenuous piece of shit

She said she would talk to him AFTER the meeting in PRIVATE

In other words, don’t embarrass me in front of the media by showing the world just how fucking stupid I am

[SheltieLover]

31. Beyond disgraceful!

[LaRaven]

32. Fascism is here...

[lastlib]

33. THIS IS F*CKING OUTRAGEOUS!!

ABSOLUTELY APPALLING!! IMPEACH THESE FUTHERMUCKERS NOW!! EVERY GODDAMN LAST MOTHER'S SONS of 'em! This CANNOT be tolerated!! And any god-damned repglikkkan who doesn't SPEAK OUT and condemn this UNCONDITIONALLY needs to go too!

[mcar]

36. We are in very dangerous territory

[Initech]

37. Kristi Noem and Tom Homan are the ones who need to be handcuffed.

And this is fucking scary that they're calling this a "liberation". No, we don't want your liberation. We want you and your fucking goons gone and out of this state. And may they never come back.

[Canada Kid]

38. NOEM IS A SHIT!!

This absolute disregard for civil rights has gone way beyond insane! Serious stuff must be enacted now to stop this anarchy. This is a government hell bent on taking over the US in a Nazi-like fashion. Thousands have died to prevent this from ever happening...yet it is now happening!

[Initech]

42. This entire administration and their stupid news channels fucking suck!

Fuck Kristi Noem and Tom Homan!

[proud patriot]

43. some video from bluesky

https://bsky.app/profile/phillewis.bsky.social

Sen. Chuck Schumer: "I just saw something that sickened my stomach; the manhandling of a United States Senator. We need immediate answers to what the hell went on."

Sen. Chuck Schumer: "I just saw something that sickened my stomach; the manhandling of a United States Senator. We need immediate answers to what the hell went on."

— Phil Lewis (@phillewis.bsky.social) 2025-06-12T18:44:21.448Z

Sen. Alex Padilla was just removed from Kristi Noem's press conference in Los Angeles (video: Bill Melugin/Fox News)

Sen. Alex Padilla was just removed from Kristi Noem's press conference in Los Angeles (video: Bill Melugin/Fox News)

— Phil Lewis (@phillewis.bsky.social) 2025-06-12T18:09:56.723Z

A staff member for Sen. Padilla shared this photo with
@samsteindc.bsky.social

A staff member for Sen. Padilla shared this photo with @samsteindc.bsky.social:

— Phil Lewis (@phillewis.bsky.social) 2025-06-12T18:38:08.681Z

[johnnyfins]

88. Uh oh. I smell a double strongly worded

letter being written...

[Deuxcents]

105. While he has the floor, he should lead every senator out the door in protest about this event.

Do something! They’re not going to come to your committee and answer questions..he should know that by now.

[AntiFascist]

45. Governor Newsom needs to activate the California State Guard (separate from the National Guard)...

to protect our citizens from the Federal executive government's invasion of our state. This cannot and will not stand!

[ultralite001]

46. From KTLA in Los Angeles, CA... Senator Alex Padilla restrained,

forcibly removed after confronting DHS Secretary Noem during press conference...

https://ktla.com/news/local-news/watch-dhs-secretary-noem-speaks-from-l-a-after-calling-it-city-of-criminals/

[LetMyPeopleVote]

47. Maddowblog- Democratic Sen. Alex Padilla forcibly removed after trying to question DHS Secretary Noem

It’s not common to see a United States senator getting manhandled at a press conference led by a Cabinet secretary.

Imagine a hypothetical parallel. It’s Biden instead of Trump, Mayorkas instead of Noem, troops deployed to Dallas instead of LA, and Ted Cruz getting manhandled instead of Alex Padilla.

What do you suppose the reaction would be? www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...

— Steve Benen (@stevebenen.com) 2025-06-12T19:15:05.388Z

https://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow-show/maddowblog/alex-padilla-kristi-noem-press-conference-rcna212692

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem was speaking at a press conference in Los Angeles when someone tried to interrupt with a question. It wasn’t a reporter, however, it was a local Democratic senator. NBC News reported:

U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla (D-CA) was forcibly removed from a press conference in Los Angeles by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. Noem said the Justice Department would find and prosecute protesters who committed violence in recent days, thanked law enforcement and lambasted California officials when Padilla began shouting in Noem’s direction, according to video of the press conference. It’s unclear what Padilla said before footage shows him being pulled out of the room by several men.

It goes without saying that it’s not common to see a U.S. senator getting manhandled at a press conference led by a Cabinet secretary.

https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:kjjhbsc3pp3vkqjsivk6z2yd/post/3lrgjicymj226

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A written statement issued by the California Democrat’s office noted soon after the incident, “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.”

While the extraordinary way in which the senator was treated is obviously the key development, it’s also worth pausing to note the comments that Padilla interrupted. As the local NBC affiliate noted, the homeland security secretary, before the interruption, said, “We are not going away. We are staying here to liberate the city from the socialists and the burdensome leadership that this governor and that this mayor have placed on this country and what they have tried to insert into the city.”

[bluestarone]

48. Confused here. If these were California police,

The Governor should immediately remove them from the police force!

[IronLionZion]

49. Federal agents under Noem's control

[bluestarone]

52. TY. It said arrested by police, so that confused me.

So, they think they can manhandle anybody? Jesus Christ!

[IronLionZion]

64. Federal police, such as the Federal Protective Service, Secret Service, etc.

are under DHS. So they are under Noem's command.

[LetMyPeopleVote]

51. SCHATZ: "This is the stuff of dictatorships. He identified himself. That should be enough."

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[riversedge]

53. Sen. Murphy: "They say that he didn't identify who he was. Watch the video, he clearly states, 'I am Senator Alex Padill

Sen. Murphy: “They say that he didn’t identify who he was. Watch the video, he clearly states, ‘I am Senator Alex Padilla.’ They’re going to spin this, but I’m begging my Republican colleagues, don’t let them do it.”

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[riversedge]

56. Kristi Noem said on @FoxNews that he did not identify himself..........

I am editing this post as I originally said Noem had sent a tweet.

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[ultralite001]

54. Alex Padilla speaks after his removal from Kristi Noem's press conference...

Heart-rending...

"Please continue protesting peacefully"...

[starts at 35:37]
https://www.youtube.com/live/MJKS4syY3GY?si=I5hAbT2pe6O7zODg

[ultralite001]

58. The treatment of Senator Padilla is unconcionable...

Gavin Newsom:
"If they can handcuff a U.S. Senator for asking a question, imagine what they will do to you,” the governor wrote.

https://ktla.com/news/local-news/watch-dhs-secretary-noem-speaks-from-l-a-after-calling-it-city-of-criminals/

[LetMyPeopleVote]

55. Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., speaks out after being forcibly removed and cuffed from DHS Sec. Noem's press conference

Link to tweet

[Dave Bowman]

57. This is what happens when power hungry psychopaths are put in charge..

[JohnSJ]

59. Those thugs from DHS and those who had FBI on their Jacey's need to be sued for this

outrageous abuse of power.

[BlueKota]

61. Is Chuck Schumer going to write another strongly worded letter to Noem?

That will make a huge difference. Get yourself in front of the camera Senator and make it clear the Republicons are suppressing the right to free speech and are out of control and tell everyone who still believes in the Constitution to demand an end to this right now.

[SARose]

63. What?

We are not going away. We are staying here to liberate this city from the socialist and the burdensome leadership that this governor and mayor have placed on this country and what they’ve tried to insert in this city,” she said, raising her voice toward the end to speak over the protests of Padilla.

More

Liberate?

Burdensome leadership?

She is talking about a duly elected Mayor of a large city AND a Governor of a state that pays the bills for her to cosplay wearing her $60,000 watch!

What a piece of…well, I can’t say that. Merde, caca! There we go😉

[littlemissmartypants]

92. Complete nonsense!

She was clearly winging it and she is way over confident about her persuasive communication skills.

That wasn't a press conference. It was a bullshit session.

Criminality and idiocy! What a combination to see in our cabinet appointees.

MY GOD!

You are so right in your assessment, SARose.

[SARose]

128. It was a billshit session

She is a piece of work. I will never understand people like her. Hateful and ugly.

My Grandmama always said “pretty is as pretty does.”

[WiVoter]

68. Disgusting

What do we DO now?

[LetMyPeopleVote]

69. Here is Senator Alex Padilla's entire full statement after being detained by Donald Trump and Kristi Noem's DHS

Link to tweet

[NoMoreRepugs]

70. I'm an old man - was in the USMC, have been on the other side of the law - can tell you for certain that the level of

violence from these brownshirts is going to ratchet up and people are going to start being killed.

[Ponietz]

71. CONFRONTATION! YES!

It’s been inevitable since 2017. Finally!

[BigmanPigman]

72. Holy shit! I just turned on MSNBC to see what's going on

Double holy shit!!

[Initech]

77. These fucking scumbags are drunk with power and out of control.

They all need to be fired, thrown out on their ass and arrested. Also arrest the fucking talk show hosts too so they have nowhere to complain to.

[BigmanPigman]

80. How the hell am I going to have normal blood pressure

for a doctor's visit in 2 hours. This is going to piss me off all day long.

[Initech]

108. Mine hasn't been normal since the 2024 election!

[BigmanPigman]

131. I was right...

It was slightly higher than normal and I weigh 83 pounds from tRump stress since April 2024 when I dropped weight without trying. But when I told the nurse that my primary care doctor said it was high 2 days ago she told me that when I mentioned tRump my blood pressure rose right away. I told the doctor that at this rate I disappear by Christmas he agreed and he wasn't laughing, he was serious.

The fucking moron is going to bankrupt then kill everyone in that order. The ACA will be destroyed and or it will increase my costs by 75% (my income in CA is $36,000 before taxes, that's A LOT!!!).) and all my savings will be eaten up in months. When the ACA messed up my 2025 health coverage I saw what I will have to pay in the future in 2026. The Covered CA screwed up my ACA in Dec 2024 and I did have to pay full price for my healthcare without subsidies and tax credits in Jan and Feb. Over $2,200 per MONTH!!! No wonder I am dropping weight. I am a nervous wreck 24/7. And I am a realist!!! Both my doctors agreed with me, too. That means I am not being ridiculous or pessimistic. When your 2 doctors agree then that is really, REALLY scary!

[moonshinegnomie]

73. every one of those officers should be doxxed and be ostracized from society

spread their names so that they get treated no better than known pedophiles. make their lives a living hell

[LetMyPeopleVote]

103. El Centro Border Patrol Chief Gregory K. Bovino is alleged to have given the order

Link to tweet

[TommieMommy]

76. That's just horrible 😞

[Tumbulu]

78. An UnCivil War has been declared by the Trump Administration against the State of California.

The first of the Blue (donor) States that they are going after. Next it will be others.

They are using every means possible.

The tariffs directly effect our businesses and port revenues.

The withholding of emergency funds for the fire victims.

The withholding of already approved grants to researchers.

The attacks on our University systems.

Now actively attacking our work force and elected officials.

Not just verbally anymore either. But physically.

An uncivil war has been declared against the State of California by the Trump Administration.

It was not enough to take our money, and call the fourth largest economy in the world a "failed state" for decades. And ridicule our leaders. It is now active war.

Face it.

[Hekate]

81. This Californian screamed at the tv 🤬🤬🤬🤬 Jackbooted thugs...

How. Dare. They.

[John1956PA]

83. The Rethugs will say they "Need to destroy the city in order to save it."

[niyad]

84. Not just a Dem. Senator, but a Dem senator frrom CA with a foreign

last name.

[niyad]

86. Hey, politico, you f'n morons. If he was "released", he would NOT be

in a "HOLDING" room.

[Deminpenn]

91. Now that Noem knows this is all on video

and all over internet and social media, she is in full damage control.

[BlueKota]

93. Who was the asshole reporter who asked

"why were you disrupting?" Asking a question is disrupting? Someone from a Faux News affiliate? Well in that case isn't the reporter disrupting as well?

[LT Barclay]

96. F'n pigs. It's like the 60's again.

Watch the Trial of the Chicago 7 while you can.

Here’s one for the MIC, the MSM and the rest of the murderous exploitive bastards. We’re not going anywhere!

?si=CuFGMENASFzp1_Om

[Attilatheblond]

99. Oh, it's MUCH worse than then

[Attilatheblond]

98. Anybody else beginning to wonder if all that military equipment in DC is NOT there for a parade?

Deliberately or not, the lawless administration just declared war on the US Senate. Kristi Noem will go down as 'the twat heard round the world'.

Miller & the rest of the US SS sold the parade idea to Trump to sooth his ego. They knew he'd go for it as it makes him feel powerful. He ain't the one with power. He's the town idiot, useful, but still the town idiot. But I am beginning to think all that military hardware is not really about a parade.

[CNYHarris]

100. Please watch this video

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/tUVNI0EsRmM

The Grey Zone is a Russian influence operation to divide Democrats over Gaza and other issues, so nazism can take over the US, with their Grey Zone boss Putin smiling.

[Hornedfrog2000]

101. Would a strongly worded poem on the senate floor

Suffice? Or do democratic senators realize how real this shit is when they are facing prison time, for um, nothing? Thats where we are headed. They waited too long to arrest the right people.

Now we get arrested! Yay?

[generalbetrayus]

104. We should all be grateful that Kristi Noem didn't frog-march Senator Padilla to a nearby gravel pit

and put a bullet in his head.

[Eugene]

107. Republican pushback consists of a statement of shock by Sen. Murkowski and concern by Sen. Collins

MAGA Mike Johnson has called for Sen. Padilla to be censured.

[LetMyPeopleVote]

115. Statement from Senator Padilla

If that’s what they do to a United States Senator with a question, imagine what they can do to any American that dares to speak up. We will hold this administration accountable.

— Senator Alex Padilla (@padilla.senate.gov) 2025-06-12T21:15:49.197Z

[North Coast Lawyer]

119. Even Senators are 'just another Mexican'.

I don't think Noem or her goons realized this man was a United States Senator. All they saw was 'just another Mexican.'

This is nothing new. I have a family member who is a medical doctor who lives and practices in Mexico City despite being a US citizen. When asked why for years he's replied that in the US he'd be "just another dirty Mexican."

[flashman13]

120. Does anyone else see the problem with the news report. It says, "Sen. Alex Padilla was detained and handcuffed during an

altercation". Let's get the facts straight. He was roughed up and manhandled out of a public meeting while doing his job as a Senator. If by altercation you mean some young punk pumped up on petty authority and testosterone thought it was OK to lay hands on the Senator, then I guess it was an altercation.

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121. Omg, Bad Enough they Pushed him out of the presser, but I Didn't See Till Now that they Pinned him to the Ground!

BASTARDS! Fucking GestapoTatics!!!

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130. A sitting US Senator...

This HAD BETTER BE THE F**KING END OF NOEM.



There’s literally reams of precedent about how elected Federal officials (Especially, Senators) are to be deferred to by Federal law enforcement. It’s the same as the POTUS and Supreme Court Justices.