A senator who wanted to ask a question to the U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security was forcibly removed.

A senator who wanted to ask a question to the U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security was forcibly removed.

12.06.2025 22:20

During a press conference held by U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem regarding the Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations in Los Angeles, which have become a hot topic due to protests, Democratic California Senator Alex Padilla, who wanted to ask questions, was forcibly removed.

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U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem held a press conference regarding the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations in Los Angeles, California, which has been at the center of protests.



A senator who wanted to ask a question at the U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security's meeting was forcibly removed
U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem

DEMOCRAT SENATOR NOT ALLOWED TO ASK QUESTIONS

While Noem continued her speech, Democratic California Senator Alex Padilla was not allowed to ask questions or speak.

A senator who wanted to ask a question at the U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security's meeting was forcibly removed

FORCIBLY REMOVED

Despite Padilla calling out, "I am a Senator and I have a question for the Secretary," he was forcibly removed through the back door of the hall by at least three security personnel.

A senator who wanted to ask a question at the U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security's meeting was forcibly removed

PUSHED OUT

In footage that also surfaced on social media, Padilla was seen shouting at the officials outside the hall, "Get your hands off me," and despite raising his hands, he was pushed away from behind.



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