Longtime Republican strategist Sarah Longwell has called on Republican senators to defend Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), who was forcibly removed from Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s press conference in Los Angeles. Longwell warned that failing to support Padilla sets a dangerous precedent for how senators are treated in the country. Padilla, who attended the press conference with peaceful intentions, was removed when he tried to ask a question.
The senator later criticized the administration’s response to his questioning, suggesting they are mistreating vulnerable groups in the community. Despite Noem’s claim that Padilla did not identify himself, a video shows him clearly stating his identity at the beginning of the incident.
The White House criticized Padilla’s actions, calling them immature and embarrassing. Longwell also criticized Noem, highlighting her past photo ops and questioning her failure to recognize Padilla, who is a key member on an immigration committee.
Longwell emphasized that disrespect is not a reason to handcuff someone, calling the incident a free speech issue. She also criticized the administration’s approach to dissent, citing past statements from President Trump. We are deeply appreciative of readers like you! Your initial support was instrumental in our journey and helped strengthen our newsroom during challenging times. As we continue forward, we are relying on your support now more than ever. We invite you to join us once again on this journey.
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She cautioned Republican senators that failing to defend Padilla would set a precedent for how they and their colleagues may be treated in the future.
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