All articles tagged with #alex padilla
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Politico
Senator Alex Padilla is rumored to be considering a run for California governor in 2026, with some polls including his name as a potential candidate, though he has not officially announced his intentions and is currently focused on passing Proposition 50.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by The Hill
Sen. Alex Padilla supports investigating President Trump's firing of the BLS commissioner, citing concerns over political weaponization of labor data and highlighting economic issues such as rising prices and tariffs affecting American families.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Politico
Senator Alex Padilla criticized Vice President JD Vance for calling him 'Jose Padilla,' calling the remark petty and unserious amid tensions over immigration enforcement in Los Angeles. The exchange highlights ongoing political conflicts related to immigration protests and law enforcement actions in the city.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by The New York Times
Vice President JD Vance criticized California Democrats and blamed them for violence in Los Angeles, while also disparaging Senator Alex Padilla by mistake during a press conference, amid ongoing political tensions over immigration enforcement and protests.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by The Washington Post
Senator Alex Padilla was unexpectedly handcuffed and detained during a news conference, an incident that surprised him and he is reflecting on afterward.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Politico
Senator Alex Padilla comments on the arrest of Brad Lander and his own incident disrupting a Homeland Security press conference, criticizing federal enforcement actions in Los Angeles and emphasizing the importance of local law enforcement handling protests without federal escalation. He highlights the political motivations behind federal interventions and draws parallels to the Prop 187 movement, advocating for increased civic engagement and diversity.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Axios
Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) sharply criticized President Trump, calling him a 'tyrant' during a Senate speech, amid tensions over immigration policies and military deployment, highlighting concerns about executive overreach and the treatment of Democrats by the Trump administration.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Los Angeles Times
Senator Alex Padilla was forcibly removed and handcuffed during a news conference by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem after he interrupted her comments on immigration enforcement, highlighting tensions over federal actions in California and Padilla's passionate stance on immigrant rights. The incident drew criticism of federal security protocols and underscored political conflicts surrounding immigration policies.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by Axios
Senator Alex Padilla was escorted into a Homeland Security press conference by a National Guard member and an FBI agent before being forcibly removed for questioning the secretary, amid heightened tensions over immigration enforcement and military deployment in Los Angeles.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by Los Angeles Times
The article discusses how right-wing media and political figures like Kristi Noem are framing an incident involving Senator Alex Padilla as a dangerous lunge to promote fear and support for authoritarian measures, despite evidence showing no such threat. It highlights the broader context of escalating political repression and disinformation aimed at undermining dissent and consolidating power.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by ABC News
California Senator Alex Padilla was forcibly removed from a press conference held by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem after he attempted to ask a question, leading to accusations of mistreatment and political controversy. Padilla claims he was there legally and was not a threat, while Noem and law enforcement say he lunged at her without identification. The incident has sparked bipartisan reactions and calls for investigation.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by New York Post
CNN analyst Josh Campbell defended the actions of federal agents and Kristi Noem in removing Senator Alex Padilla from a press conference, stating the response followed standard security procedures, though he raised questions about the tactics used to detain Padilla after he resisted and turned back toward the agents.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by Los Angeles Times
The article criticizes the treatment of Senator Alex Padilla, highlighting the ongoing anti-Mexican sentiment in the U.S., especially under MAGA politics, and emphasizes the deep-rooted stereotypes and discrimination faced by Mexican Americans, despite their integration and contributions to American society.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by Axios
Senator Alex Padilla was forcefully removed from a Homeland Security press conference in Los Angeles, an incident that has heightened fears among Democrats about Trump's authoritarian tendencies and the erosion of democratic norms, especially in a city with significant Democratic leadership and amid aggressive immigration enforcement.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by Axios
Centrist Democrat Rep. Jared Golden criticized the treatment of Sen. Alex Padilla and Rep. LaMonica McIver during recent law enforcement incidents, emphasizing that such actions are not appropriate for elected officials and calling for investigations into the Padilla incident, highlighting a divide within the Democratic Party over these events.