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Sen. Alex Padilla handcuffed while talking to Kristi Noem — L.A. will be purged of its "burdensome leaders" she says (video)

Carla Sinclair
Jun 12, 2025
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Image: Donald Trump booking portrait, courtesy Fulton County Jail

U.S Senator Alex Padilla was wrestled to the floor and put in handcuffs at the Los Angeles Federal Building today during a news conference with Kristi Noem.

"I am Senator Alex Padilla, and I have a question for the secretary," the California senator said while a man wearing a black shirt pu…

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