The Daily 'The Interview': Sen. Alex Padilla Says His Viral Moment Was a Sign of Things to Come
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Oct 4, 2025 
Senator Alex Padilla, the U.S. senator from California and son of Mexican immigrants, shares his experience navigating the immigration debate. He discusses how Proposition 187 galvanized Latino voters and critiques the Democrats' current messaging on immigration. Padilla highlights the importance of fixing outdated systems, the community impact of federal raids, and his stance against the bipartisan border bill. He emphasizes grassroots courage and calls for smarter approaches to border security as California navigates state-federal tensions.
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Senator Padilla's Press-Conference Arrest
- Senator Alex Padilla was grabbed, hustled out, forced to the ground, and briefly handcuffed after trying to ask DHS Secretary Kristi Noem questions in L.A.
- He framed the incident as a wake-up call about militarized federal actions and suppression of dissent.
Los Angeles As The First Domino
- Padilla argued the LA operation demonstrated how the administration could apply militarized tactics anywhere in the country.
- He warned that the response to his question signaled a broader effort to quell dissent beyond Los Angeles.
Turning A Slur Into Pride
- Padilla described being misnamed 'Jose Padilla' by Vice President J.D. Vance and turned it into a point of pride.
- He said the misnaming reflected a petty, mocking culture from the administration toward Latinos.