Democratic Sen. Alex Padilla Interrupts Noem’s Press Conference, Forcibly Removed

During a question-and-answer portion, Noem briefly addressed the senator’s interruption.
Democratic Sen. Alex Padilla Interrupts Noem’s Press Conference, Forcibly Removed
Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) is pushed out of the room as Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem holds a news conference regarding the recent protests in Los Angeles on June 12, 2025. Etienne Laurent/AP Photo
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Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) was forcibly removed from a press conference held by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem in Los Angeles on June 12. The incident occurred after Padilla interrupted Noem and attempted to ask her a question during her remarks on anti-ICE protests.

Video footage from inside the room shows Padilla interrupting as Noem spoke alongside law enforcement officials.