Just in : US Senator Taken Into Custody During Los Angeles Press Conference…Full story

Just in : US Senator Taken Into Custody During Los Angeles Press Conference…Full story

June 12, 2025 – Los Angeles, CA
In a dramatic and politically charged moment, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D–CA) was forcibly removed and briefly detained during a press conference held by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem in downtown Los Angeles. The incident has drawn national attention and sparked fierce debate over civil liberties and the appropriate limits of federal security.

According to eyewitness accounts, Senator Padilla entered the briefing venue during Secretary Noem’s prepared remarks on recent immigration enforcement actions. He calmly stood and identified himself as a sitting member of the U.S. Senate, attempting to ask a question about the operations in California.

Security officials swiftly intervened. Despite his status, Padilla was escorted out of the room, detained in the hallway, and placed in handcuffs. He was released shortly afterward without formal charges.

Senator Padilla later stated that he was attending in his official capacity and posed no threat. He criticized the use of force, saying, “If a U.S. Senator can be handcuffed for asking a question, what message does that send to everyday citizens?”

Federal authorities responded that Padilla had not been on the approved list of attendees and had failed to display official identification. They claimed the removal was based on standard security protocol and that his actions disrupted the event.

30-day deployment: White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Trump’s order deploying the National Guard in DC will be reevaluated in 30 days. The president has repeatedly complained about rising crime in DC, but overall violent crime numbers have fallen after a 2023 spike.

• Looking ahead: Meanwhile, Trump will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin one-on-one in Anchorage, Alaska, on Friday, according to the White House, which characterized the summit as a “listening exercise” on the war in Ukraine.
It’s a busy week for President Donald Trump as the administration’s asserts its control of Washington, DC’s Metropolitan Police Department while the US leader prepares for a meeting Friday with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

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