Kristi Noem, Padilla and press conference
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Latin Times on MSNKristi Noem Once Called Federal Use of National Guard as 'Attack on States' Rights'. Now She Supports Trump's Use in LA ProtestsKristi Noem, once a vocal defender of states' rights against federal use of the National Guard, now supports Trump's deployment of troops in California.
Noem threatened Biden for considering activating the Guard in Texas over governor's objections, but praises Trump for doing it in California.
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Washington Democrats erupted in outrage at the sight of Sen. Alex Padilla of California being forcibly removed and pinned to the floor during a press conference with Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
Washington Examiner senior writer Joe Concha called out Sen. Alex Padilla's storming and forceful removal at a Thursday Homeland Security press briefing as "performance art."
The DHS secretary's request would have exceeded authorities invoked by President Trump when he deployed the National Guard to LA.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem commented on the Los Angeles protests in a June 8 interview with CBS News.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass recently called for an end to immigration raids led by President Donald Trump and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
The Trump administration announced Saturday that it would be deploying the National Guard to the Los Angeles area after protests over immigration enforcement.