Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s press conference in Los Angeles went off the rails after it was crashed by one of California’s senators.
Noem was slamming California leaders amid protests in the state against ICE raids when Senator Alex Padilla interrupted her.
The California lawmaker was grabbed and bundled out of the room before being handcuffed.
The incident drew an immediate response from the state’s Governor Gavin Newsom, who said: “Senator Alex Padilla 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.”
Senator Alex Padilla 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. https://t.co/rE7wu9Q63O
— Governor Gavin Newsom (@CAgovernor) June 12, 2025
“Secretary, I want to know why you insist on exaggerating and embellishing,” Padilla began before being intercepted by officials.
Video showed the senator being grabbed by the arms and pushed toward the exit.
“I am Senator Alex Padilla. I have questions for the secretary,” he continued, trying to speak as he was shoved toward the door. “Because the fact of the matter is a half a dozen violent criminals that should be –”
At that point, the senator was removed from the room. Padilla could be seen holding his hands up as three men, including one wearing an FBI vest, continued to escort him out.
He was then forced to the ground, instructed to put his hands behind his back, and handcuffed. At that point, a man stood in front of the camera and said there was no recording allowed.
The person recording could be heard saying that Padilla was his boss and he was not a member of the press before the video ended.
The Daily Beast has reached out to the senator’s office and the DHS for comment.
This story will be updated.
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