sycasey said:
This is the full video of Padilla at the press conference (well, as full as I can find). DHS claimed that he didn't identify himself, which is pretty clearly not true.HERE IS THE FULL VIDEO OF SENATOR ALEX PADILLA BEING ARRESTED! This video came directly from his office. He is a sitting U.S. Senator trying to do his job. HE WAS THROWN TO THE GROUND AND HANDCUFFED! Unacceptable. pic.twitter.com/r3Xjw1MRNZ
— Harry Sisson (@harryjsisson) June 12, 2025
They also claimed he "lunged" at the podium, which I don't see here. Seems like he's just walking up. Another claim is that Padilla ignored "repeated" requests to leave, but again here it looks like they put their hands on him right away. There wasn't any back-and-forth dialogue. Decide for yourselves who is more correct here.
This is the DHS statement:Senator Padilla chose disrespectful political theatre and interrupted a live press conference without identifying himself or having his Senate security pin on as he lunged toward Secretary Noem.
— Homeland Security (@DHSgov) June 12, 2025
Mr. Padilla was told repeatedly to back away and did not comply with officers’… https://t.co/5TGxrRZ2Ex
5 seconds in is when he lunges towards the podium, which is after they began escorting him out and prior to him announcing himself. He also physically pushes forward while announcing himself. I hope that helps clear up the liberal blind spot.