At a Los Angeles press conference, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem declared the Trump administration’s intention to 'liberate' the city from its elected officials, amidst ongoing Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids. Tensions escalated when Senator Alex Padilla questioned her, resulting in his forceful removal and handcuffing by federal agents. This incident has drawn outrage from Democratic lawmakers and marked a historic moment, as it is the first military deployment in a state against its governor's wishes since 1965. Noem's statement underlines the administration's aggressive stance on immigration and state governance issues.
Noem's remarks come as Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents continue to carry out raids in Los Angeles, where President Trump has deployed 4,000 National Guardsmen.
We are not going away. We are staying here to liberate this city from the socialists and the burdensome leadership that this governor and that this mayor had placed on this country.
Senator Alex Padilla, during the press conference, was forcefully removed and handcuffed after questioning Noem, inciting outrage among Democratic lawmakers.
The incident marks a significant escalation, as it is the first time a president has used the military in a state over the objections of its governor.
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