Democratic Senator Alex Padilla was forcibly removed and handcuffed during a press conference by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem in Los Angeles, prompting widespread condemnation from both Democrats and some Republicans. Padilla attempted to ask questions regarding immigration enforcement amid ongoing protests, leading to accusations of “disrespectful political theatre” from the Trump administration, while he argued that such actions against a senator highlight broader issues of authority and dissent.
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