US Senator Padilla violently removed from the press conference-scandal around Noem!

US Senator Padilla violently removed from the press conference-scandal around Noem!

In a remarkable incident during a press conference in Los Angeles, US Senator Alex Padilla was violently paid by security forces. This happened when Padilla tried to ask the Minister of Homeland Protection Minister Kristi Noem, who spoke there about President Trump's immigration policy. According to Tagesspiegel interrupted the Senator NoEM during their utterances, which for its abrupt and disruption Red transportation by several men disguised as civilians.

Video recordings of the incident show how Padilla, who has been sitting in the Senate since 2021 and is the first Latino, who represents California, gives its name and position and falls: "I have questions." However, his request for hearing was not honored. Security forces grabbed him and pulled it out of the room while repeatedly "Hands away!" cried. In the hallway, Padilla was finally brought to the ground by FBI officials and placed in handcuffs, but according to NBC News not recorded.

political reactions to the incident

The incident has triggered sharp reactions in the political ranks. California's governor Gavin Newsom for the incident and described the procedure as "outrageous, dictatorial and shameful". He praised Padilla as one of the most decent people he knew. Noem rated the behavior of the Senator as "not appropriate" and looked for the conversation with Newsom, but this did not lead to any result.

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer called for immediate answers to this incident on the Senate floor, while colleague Adam Schiff expressed his support for Padilla and a clear conviction of the behavior of the DHS agents. The Congression Hispanic Caucus called the events "unacceptable" and asked for a complete examination. In the middle of this political unrest, the situation in Los Angeles has continued to worsen, shaped by protests against Trump's immigration policy.

The protests in Los Angeles

The protests in Los Angeles, related to the Noem position, have appeared in the news in the past few days. According to the senior prosecutor Nathan Hochman, the protests are mostly peaceful, only affect a small part of the population and have led to a decline in riots. Hochman emphasized that the majority of the residents did not take part in the protests by Wednesday morning due to unauthorized protests and 17 due to violation of the initial lock.

The militarization of the city will continue to be reinforced on Thursday, as an additional 2,000 soldiers of the National Guard are stationed. Despite the warnings of President Trump, who warned of a "light -loving city" in Los Angeles, Hochman contradicts the presentation of media and politicians who describe the city as chaotic and violent. Only a very small group of around 400 people actively participates in riots or vandalism.