Breaking News: JD Vance Slams Senator Padilla, Defends Trump’s Guard Deployment in California
In a heated exchange, US Vice President JD Vance targeted Democratic Senator Alex Padilla, misnaming him as “José Padilla,” and defended the controversial deployment of the California National Guard in Los Angeles. This incident comes amid a broader political standoff over immigration policies and law enforcement tactics.
VP Vance’s Criticism and Misnaming
During a press conference from an FBI mobile command center in Los Angeles, Vance expressed his disappointment at Padilla’s absence, stating, “I expected José Padilla to be here to ask a question, but unfortunately, I guess he decided not to present himself because there was no show, and that’s what everything is about.” This comment drew immediate criticism, with Padilla’s communications director, Tess Oswald, responding on X, “As Senator Padilla, the vice president knows well. He should be more focused on demilitarizing our city than in launching cheap attacks.”
Senator Padilla’s Controversial Removal
Last week, Senator Padilla, the first Latino chosen senator by California, was forcibly removed from a press conference after attempting to question Secretary of National Security Kristi Noem about Trump’s administration’s response to protests in Los Angeles. Padilla was physically removed, thrown to the ground, and handcuffed, an incident Vance dismissed as “pure political theater.”
Court Ruling on National Guard Deployment
On Friday, Vance also reacted to a Federal Court of Appeals decision allowing President Donald Trump to maintain control over thousands of members of the California National Guard. The Ninth US Circuit Court of Appeals granted Trump’s request to suspend a lower court’s decision requiring the transfer of control over about 4,000 Guard members federalized to reinforce security in Los Angeles. Vance defended the decision, stating, “That determination was legitimate, and the president will do it again if necessary, but we hope it is not necessary.”
Immigration Policy and Deportation Tactics
Vance defended the administration’s immigration policy, emphasizing that Trump wants to prioritize the deportation of violent criminals or “really bad guys.” He argued that the administration’s deportation tactics have not gone too far and that any mistakes are quickly corrected. “Every time we make a mistake, we corrected it very fast,” Vance stated.
Political Reactions and Future Implications
California Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom criticized Vance’s comments, stating on X, “It was not an accident.” This exchange highlights the deep political divisions over immigration and law enforcement, with significant implications for future policy and public safety in California.
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