Moment security drags US senator out of Noem LA press briefing
Summary
During a press conference in Los Angeles, California Senator Alex Padilla was removed by security after interrupting Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. The Department of Homeland Security stated he did not identify himself, leading agents to mistake him as a threat.Key Facts
- California Senator Alex Padilla interrupted a press conference with Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
- Security agents removed Padilla, forced him to the ground, and handcuffed him.
- Noem was discussing immigration and protests in Los Angeles at the time.
- Noem said she planned to speak with Padilla about the incident.
- The Department of Homeland Security said on their social media that they viewed Padilla's actions as "disrespectful political theatre."
- They explained that Padilla did not identify himself, which led secret service agents to believe he was an attacker.
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