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61. Is Chuck Schumer going to write another strongly worded letter to Noem?

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Thu Jun 12, 2025, 03:43 PM

Jun 2025

That will make a huge difference. Get yourself in front of the camera Senator and make it clear the Republicons are suppressing the right to free speech and are out of control and tell everyone who still believes in the Constitution to demand an end to this right now.

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California Sen. Alex Padilla handcuffed at Noem presser [View all] LetMyPeopleVote Jun 2025 OP

U.S. Senator Alex Padilla was just forcibly removed from a press conference held by cosplay DHS Secretary Kristi Noem. LetMyPeopleVote Jun 2025 #1

Democrats are you fucking taking notes This is how you treat Conservatives When you are in power Fullduplexxx Jun 2025 #14

And she stood there and watched? vanlassie Jun 2025 #20

She's getting bdamomma Jun 2025 #26

Absolutely! SheltieLover Jun 2025 #34

I thought she got 'em from her hairdresser. calimary Jun 2025 #66

exactly. bdamomma Jun 2025 #79

Don't forget cannabis_flower Jun 2025 #116

I have bdamomma Jun 2025 #117

I'd say both! calimary Jun 2025 #129

No, I disagree PatSeg Jun 2025 #44

huh? Skittles Jun 2025 #123

WTF!! This is beyond the pale Athame Jun 2025 #95

This NYC'r has got a dropped jaw! Infuriating! .... electric_blue68 Jun 2025 #122

This message was self-deleted by its author Athame Jun 2025 #97

The fascist party is shutting down free speech tonekat Jun 2025 #126

I hope they didn't arrest him................. Lovie777 Jun 2025 #2

Fuck these republicans! Codifer Jun 2025 #3

They are bdamomma Jun 2025 #28

My god... PittBlue Jun 2025 #4

This made me sick to watch-- very rough treatment of a US Senator!!! WTAF!!! LymphocyteLover Jun 2025 #5

That's it the gloves need to be off ...now! FirstLight Jun 2025 #6

Where are the State Police? Bluetus Jun 2025 #94

There have to be consequences for this brutality LymphocyteLover Jun 2025 #7

There won't be as long as the MAGA fucks control all three branches of government. Initech Jun 2025 #41

I hadn't figured that out yet NJCher Jun 2025 #60

How is it that Republicans are able to cause sooo much trouble when they are out of power hadEnuf Jun 2025 #65

That's the Question of the Decade. calimary Jun 2025 #67

Because republicans control the media. Initech Jun 2025 #74

👆🏼 UpInArms Jun 2025 #82

I certainly agree with that. hadEnuf Jun 2025 #110

Yup LymphocyteLover Jun 2025 #112

It's easier to break shit than it is to build shit. It is easier to break shit than stopping people from breaking shit Gore1FL Jun 2025 #75

That's because too many on our side insist we have to be the nice quiet polite ones. BlueKota Jun 2025 #87

My oath stands. BidenRocks Jun 2025 #106

2 reasons DonCoquixote Jun 2025 #109

We need leadership! hadEnuf Jun 2025 #114

I hope this is a big wake-up call for Dems in Congress-- it should be, anyway LymphocyteLover Jun 2025 #111

Add the Federalist Society and all the funders, including Putin. diane in sf Jun 2025 #124

I agree 100%... and the consequences MUST be severe slightlv Jun 2025 #89

In general yes, but our options are very limited. Still it's quite possible CA law was broken here so I hope that can be LymphocyteLover Jun 2025 #113

Kristi Noem needs to be fired and jailed for this. Initech Jun 2025 #118

They're going to liberate the city? This is the invasion TSF called out last night only it's them and not migrants Deuxcents Jun 2025 #8

Yes - she was announcing another coup muriel_volestrangler Jun 2025 #39

Noem is attempting insurrection against the CA government. SunSeeker Jun 2025 #102

Senator Warren just called for her resignation on MSNBC Chris Hayes show Deuxcents Jun 2025 #127

Yeah these assholes *ARE* the invaders!!! Initech Jun 2025 #125

Alex Padilla shows Trump for the NAZI stooge he is. Kid Berwyn Jun 2025 #9

This is assault!!! colorado_ufo Jun 2025 #10

Just saw a clip on MSNBC that showed him pushed to the floor on his stomach and handcuffed. Vinca Jun 2025 #11

It looked liike he landed pretty hard on his right hip. yorkster Jun 2025 #35

And 1 brownshirt yelling for him to put his hands behind his back while 2 others were preventing him moving arms Attilatheblond Jun 2025 #90

Brown shirts Kali999 Jun 2025 #12

Thank you to my senator BaronChocula Jun 2025 #13

Democratic Senator Alex Padilla was just THROWN TO THE GROUND AND HANDCUFFED LetMyPeopleVote Jun 2025 #15

More of this please! From every Dem! ananda Jun 2025 #16

JUST IN: Padilla's office says he is no longer detained: LetMyPeopleVote Jun 2025 #17

TY.. This Should Backfire and the Gestapo MF! Cha Jun 2025 #40

The police are sure quick with the handcuffs. riversedge Jun 2025 #62

This cannot bdamomma Jun 2025 #18

FULL VIDEO from inside Noem presser showing @SenAlexPadilla manhandled, pushed, and shoved to the ground and handcuff LetMyPeopleVote Jun 2025 #19

Gestapo Barbie orangecrush Jun 2025 #21

Just sickening...time for Don the Con to be forcibly removed from a press conference. n/t iluvtennis Jun 2025 #22

Outrageous!! Sparkly Jun 2025 #23

Those cops need to be charged with assault. Grumpy Old Guy Jun 2025 #24

Assault and Battery raging moderate Jun 2025 #30

I agree! Grumpy Old Guy Jun 2025 #50

Governor Newsom just put out a statement senseandsensibility Jun 2025 #25

Unelected bureacrats throwing out elected Senators for asking valid questions IronLionZion Jun 2025 #27

In other news: Noem is still a disingenuous piece of shit Javaman Jun 2025 #29

Beyond disgraceful! SheltieLover Jun 2025 #31

Fascism is here... LaRaven Jun 2025 #32

THIS IS F*CKING OUTRAGEOUS!! lastlib Jun 2025 #33

We are in very dangerous territory mcar Jun 2025 #36

Kristi Noem and Tom Homan are the ones who need to be handcuffed. Initech Jun 2025 #37

NOEM IS A SHIT!! Canada Kid Jun 2025 #38

This entire administration and their stupid news channels fucking suck! Initech Jun 2025 #42

some video from bluesky proud patriot Jun 2025 #43

Uh oh. I smell a double strongly worded johnnyfins Jun 2025 #88

While he has the floor, he should lead every senator out the door in protest about this event. Deuxcents Jun 2025 #105

Governor Newsom needs to activate the California State Guard (separate from the National Guard)... AntiFascist Jun 2025 #45

From KTLA in Los Angeles, CA... Senator Alex Padilla restrained, ultralite001 Jun 2025 #46

Maddowblog- Democratic Sen. Alex Padilla forcibly removed after trying to question DHS Secretary Noem LetMyPeopleVote Jun 2025 #47

Confused here. If these were California police, bluestarone Jun 2025 #48

Federal agents under Noem's control IronLionZion Jun 2025 #49

TY. It said arrested by police, so that confused me. bluestarone Jun 2025 #52

Federal police, such as the Federal Protective Service, Secret Service, etc. IronLionZion Jun 2025 #64

SCHATZ: "This is the stuff of dictatorships. He identified himself. That should be enough." LetMyPeopleVote Jun 2025 #51

Sen. Murphy: "They say that he didn't identify who he was. Watch the video, he clearly states, 'I am Senator Alex Padill riversedge Jun 2025 #53

Kristi Noem said on @FoxNews that he did not identify himself.......... riversedge Jun 2025 #56

Alex Padilla speaks after his removal from Kristi Noem's press conference... ultralite001 Jun 2025 #54

The treatment of Senator Padilla is unconcionable... ultralite001 Jun 2025 #58

This message was self-deleted by its author ailsagirl Jun 2025 #85

Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., speaks out after being forcibly removed and cuffed from DHS Sec. Noem's press conference LetMyPeopleVote Jun 2025 #55

This is what happens when power hungry psychopaths are put in charge.. Dave Bowman Jun 2025 #57

Those thugs from DHS and those who had FBI on their Jacey's need to be sued for this JohnSJ Jun 2025 #59

Is Chuck Schumer going to write another strongly worded letter to Noem? BlueKota Jun 2025 #61

What? SARose Jun 2025 #63

Complete nonsense! littlemissmartypants Jun 2025 #92

It was a billshit session SARose Jun 2025 #128

Disgusting WiVoter Jun 2025 #68

Here is Senator Alex Padilla's entire full statement after being detained by Donald Trump and Kristi Noem's DHS LetMyPeopleVote Jun 2025 #69

I'm an old man - was in the USMC, have been on the other side of the law - can tell you for certain that the level of NoMoreRepugs Jun 2025 #70

CONFRONTATION! YES! Ponietz Jun 2025 #71

Holy shit! I just turned on MSNBC to see what's going on BigmanPigman Jun 2025 #72

These fucking scumbags are drunk with power and out of control. Initech Jun 2025 #77

How the hell am I going to have normal blood pressure BigmanPigman Jun 2025 #80

Mine hasn't been normal since the 2024 election! Initech Jun 2025 #108

I was right... BigmanPigman Jun 13 #131

every one of those officers should be doxxed and be ostracized from society moonshinegnomie Jun 2025 #73

El Centro Border Patrol Chief Gregory K. Bovino is alleged to have given the order LetMyPeopleVote Jun 2025 #103

That's just horrible 😞 TommieMommy Jun 2025 #76

An UnCivil War has been declared by the Trump Administration against the State of California. Tumbulu Jun 2025 #78

This Californian screamed at the tv 🤬🤬🤬🤬 Jackbooted thugs... Hekate Jun 2025 #81

The Rethugs will say they "Need to destroy the city in order to save it." John1956PA Jun 2025 #83

Not just a Dem. Senator, but a Dem senator frrom CA with a foreign niyad Jun 2025 #84

Hey, politico, you f'n morons. If he was "released", he would NOT be niyad Jun 2025 #86

Now that Noem knows this is all on video Deminpenn Jun 2025 #91

Who was the asshole reporter who asked BlueKota Jun 2025 #93

F'n pigs. It's like the 60's again. LT Barclay Jun 2025 #96

Oh, it's MUCH worse than then Attilatheblond Jun 2025 #99

Anybody else beginning to wonder if all that military equipment in DC is NOT there for a parade? Attilatheblond Jun 2025 #98

Please watch this video CNYHarris Jun 2025 #100

Would a strongly worded poem on the senate floor Hornedfrog2000 Jun 2025 #101

We should all be grateful that Kristi Noem didn't frog-march Senator Padilla to a nearby gravel pit generalbetrayus Jun 2025 #104

Republican pushback consists of a statement of shock by Sen. Murkowski and concern by Sen. Collins Eugene Jun 2025 #107

Statement from Senator Padilla LetMyPeopleVote Jun 2025 #115

Even Senators are 'just another Mexican'. North Coast Lawyer Jun 2025 #119

Does anyone else see the problem with the news report. It says, "Sen. Alex Padilla was detained and handcuffed during an flashman13 Jun 2025 #120

Omg, Bad Enough they Pushed him out of the presser, but I Didn't See Till Now that they Pinned him to the Ground! electric_blue68 Jun 2025 #121

A sitting US Senator... Hugin Jun 2025 #130