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NYC Mayor Candidate Nonsense, Sen. Pedilla Cries, Trump Issues Iran Statements | June 18, 2025

Jun 18, 2025
New York mayoral candidates find themselves in hot water as they vie for federal attention, with one even getting arrested for obstructing ICE. Emotions run high when Senator Alex Padilla breaks down on the Senate floor, highlighting the contentious atmosphere. The discussion shifts to the debate over immigration policies, tackling misconceptions about undocumented immigrants. Meanwhile, President Trump takes a hard stance on Iran, laying out his demands with the National Security Council. The political landscape is anything but boring!
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Lander's ICE Interference Arrest

  • New York mayoral candidate Brad Lander was arrested for interfering with ICE operations by trying to help an illegal immigrant dodge detention.
  • Governor Kathy Hochul defended Lander, describing his actions as helping fearful immigrants and later claimed charges were dropped.
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Mamdani's Failed Arrest Attempt

  • Communist NYC mayoral candidate Zoran Mamdani also attempted to interfere with federal agents but did not succeed in getting arrested.
  • This incident appeared to be a political stunt to attract attention similarly to Lander's actions.
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Senator Padilla's Detention

  • Senator Alex Padilla was handcuffed and detained after rushing Secretary Noem's podium without ID or clearance.
  • He shared his fear and confusion during the incident, highlighting the tensions surrounding security and immigration enforcement.
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