Noem was describing what she called the "burdensome leadership" of California's governor and the mayor of Los Angeles, when Padilla interrupted and attempted to ask a question before being pushed from the room. He could be heard yelling, "I'm Sen. Alex Padilla and I have questions for the secretary," as he was escorted out of the room.
She was asked by a reporter about the incident, and clarified that she does not know the senator and that he did not request a meeting with her.
Gov. Gavin Newsom quickly reacted to the situation, describing Padilla on X as "one of the most decent people" he knows.
Padilla, who is from Pacoima, has previously served as president of the LA City Council and represented the San Fernando Valley in the state Senate. He also served as California Secretary of State before succeeding Kamala Harris in the Senate when she was elected as vice president.
Noem has supported Mr. Trump's decision to federalize troops, saying they are meant to help "keep peace" and "law and order." She has also said that anyone involved in harming law enforcement officers will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.
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