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Democratic senator Alex Padilla forcibly removed from homeland security press conference

California senator handcuffed after attempting to ask Kristi Noem a question

US Senator Alex Padilla speaking to reporters after he was forcibly removed from a press conference. Photograph: Patricki T Fallon/AFP via Getty Images
US Senator Alex Padilla speaking to reporters after he was forcibly removed from a press conference. Photograph: Patricki T Fallon/AFP via Getty Images
Thu Jun 12 2025 - 23:31 • 4 MIN READ

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