Pod Save America Trump Agents Handcuff U.S. Senator
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Jun 13, 2025 
Nicolle Wallace, former White House Communications Director and host of MSNBC's Deadline: White House, and Zohran Mamdani, a progressive New York State Assembly member and mayoral candidate, tackle some hot topics. They discuss a jaw-dropping incident where federal agents handcuffed Senator Alex Padilla, raising concerns about authoritarian trends. Wallace critiques Trump's politicization of the military, while Mamdani shares insights on his grassroots campaign strategies. The duo also touches on the implications of public sentiment around immigration and urban challenges in New York City.
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Senator Padilla Handcuffed Incident
- Federal agents handcuffed Senator Alex Padilla when he tried to question DHS Secretary Kristi Noem at a press conference in LA.
- This incident was caught on video and reveals harsh treatment of a senator by federal law enforcement during immigration raids.
Chilling Empowerment of Federal Agents
- DHS and FBI agents felt empowered to arrest a senator publicly under Trump, signaling a dangerous new normal.
- This public display is chilling and implies harsher, unchecked actions against undocumented immigrants without media scrutiny.
Republicans Double Down on Incident
- The Trump administration and most Republicans are not only defending but wanting to punish Senator Padilla for being handcuffed.
- This doubles down on autocratic behavior, while a few voices, like Lisa Murkowski, express outrage.