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This is disgusting. If this is how they treat Alex Padilla, a United States Senator, how do you think they'll treat you?[image or embed]" Tina Smith (@smith.senate.gov) Jun 12, 2025 at 2:39 PM
This is disgusting.
If this is how they treat Alex Padilla, a United States Senator, how do you think they'll treat you?[image or embed]
If that's what they do to a United States Senator with a question, imagine what they can do to any American that dares to speak up. We will hold this administration accountable.[image or embed]" Senator Alex Padilla (@padilla.senate.gov) Jun 12, 2025 at 5:15 PM
If that's what they do to a United States Senator with a question, imagine what they can do to any American that dares to speak up. We will hold this administration accountable.[image or embed]
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More: "We're not going away," Noem said just before the disruption. "We are going to liberate the city from the burdensome leadership, mayor and governor."
#1 | Posted by qcp at 2025-06-12 02:44 PM | Reply
"State's Rights? What are State's Rights?"
-the MAGA Party.
#2 | Posted by ClownShack at 2025-06-12 02:46 PM | Reply
Gestapo tactics are TACO Tactics.
#3 | Posted by Corky at 2025-06-12 02:47 PM | Reply
That was a United States Senator that DHS bullied and planted on the floor: c8.alamy.com
#4 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 2025-06-12 02:51 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1
Not even the brown senators are getting a break.
#5 | Posted by lee_the_agent at 2025-06-12 02:54 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1
Sen. Alex Padilla
Sen Padilla was out of line. His actions were unbecoming of a US Senator. He should have held his own press conference and berated her there.
#6 | Posted by FedUpWithPols at 2025-06-12 03:46 PM | Reply | Funny: 1 | Newsworthy 2
Sen Padilla was out of line
#6 | POSTED BY FEDUPWITHPOLS
He didn't do anything that justified what he got.
I recognize thugs when I see them.
#7 | Posted by Zed at 2025-06-12 03:49 PM | Reply | Funny: 2 | Newsworthy 2
www.youtube.com
live coverage
#8 | Posted by Corky at 2025-06-12 03:50 PM | Reply
What he reacted her saying is that 'we have come to liberate this city from the socialist leadership'... when he asks a simple question.
Well, so much for democracy and elections in American cities.
#9 | Posted by Corky at 2025-06-12 03:54 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 3
I would have preferred it go more like this when Kerry had this ------------ tased...
good times.....
#10 | Posted by eberly at 2025-06-12 03:55 PM | Reply | Funny: 1
At some point in the near term, we will arrive at the point where everyone, even the most fanatic of Trump ball-washers, will be forced to admit by the nature of his behavior that he is a dictator.
#11 | Posted by Zed at 2025-06-12 03:56 PM | Reply
Socialist leadership?
4th largest economy in the world......doesn't sound very socialist to me.
#12 | Posted by eberly at 2025-06-12 03:56 PM | Reply | Funny: 1
Sen. Adam Schiff calls on Nazi Noem to resign.
#13 | Posted by Corky at 2025-06-12 04:00 PM | Reply | Funny: 1 | Newsworthy 1
I would have preferred it go more like this when Kerry had this ------------ tased... www.youtube.com
Posted by eberly at 2025-06-12 03:55 PM | Reply
LMFAO yes. That was hilarious.
#14 | Posted by LauraMohr at 2025-06-12 04:00 PM | Reply
Statement from Noem is 'he was being 'disrespectful'.
Which is apparently against the law, will get you dragged out, pushed down, and cuffed and dragged off.
He had every right to be there, he id'ed himself, and asked a simple question.
#15 | Posted by Corky at 2025-06-12 04:06 PM | Reply
What I read is he didn't identify himself, wasn't wearing his Senate pin, secret service didn't recognize him and he was moving toward Noem. She claims to have had a 15 minute conversation with him after her presser.
#16 | Posted by BellRinger at 2025-06-12 04:18 PM | Reply
Democrats seem to think they can do whatever they want, whenever they want and then everybody must accommodate them.
#17 | Posted by BellRinger at 2025-06-12 04:21 PM | Reply
What I read is he didn't identify himself
#16 | POSTED BY BELLRINGER
Witnesses said that he did.
Noem is saying that Senator Padilla "lunged " at her.
Anyone believe that line of crap?
#18 | Posted by Zed at 2025-06-12 04:22 PM | Reply
The video shows him identifying himself.
#19 | Posted by Corky at 2025-06-12 04:26 PM | Reply
#18
Yeah, she's lying again, he was across a crowded room from her.
#20 | Posted by Corky at 2025-06-12 04:27 PM | Reply
---- you magat scum, may you all get ass cancer you ----s
#21 | Posted by truthhurts at 2025-06-12 04:28 PM | Reply
#17 | POSTED BY BELLRINGER
What happened to you that you have no sense of shame?
What job do you want in the new fascist regime? You must be ambitious or you wouldn't spend so much time lying.
#22 | Posted by Zed at 2025-06-12 04:29 PM | Reply
Then don't freaking accommodate him.
Don't physically assault him.
And then behave as if you're justified.
#23 | Posted by Zed at 2025-06-12 04:30 PM | Reply
POSTED BY BELLRINGER
#24 | Posted by Zed at 2025-06-12 04:33 PM | Reply
even the most fanatic of Trump ball-washers, will be forced to admit by the nature of his behavior that he is a dictator.
#24 | POSTED BY ZED
Of course, it will be too late by then to stop him.
#25 | Posted by donnerboy at 2025-06-12 04:36 PM | Reply
#16 | Posted by BellRinger at 2025-06-12 04:18 PM | Reply | Flag: (Choose)
#17 | Posted by BellRinger a
All ------ lies you ------- ----
there are other videos of before the assault on him, where he was on the other side of the room You ------- lying piece of ----
#26 | Posted by truthhurts at 2025-06-12 04:37 PM | Reply
It's amazing to me that OrangeJeffy is such a blind pos these days.
#27 | Posted by Corky at 2025-06-12 04:37 PM | Reply
Trumpy thinks he can lie and do whatever pleases him today.
Then everyone else has to hire lawyers to prove him wrong in a court of law under oath.
Meanwhile he flaunts the law with vigor!
#28 | Posted by donnerboy at 2025-06-12 04:38 PM | Reply
What happened to you that you have no sense of shame? What job do you want in the new fascist regime? You must be ambitious or you wouldn't spend so much time lying.
#22 | Posted by Zed at 2025-06-12 04:29 PM
Here's your answer zed
I'm a borderline Hall of Fame troll, Alexandrite. I easily elicit multiple responses with a single post. And it doesn't take any effort. #27 | Posted by BellRinger at 2025-04-06 05:42 PM
jeff is a self admitted piece of ----
#29 | Posted by truthhurts at 2025-06-12 04:38 PM | Reply
Anyone who watches the video and then claims it was the Senator at fault here... is just applying for a job with the Trump Gestapo.
#30 | Posted by Corky at 2025-06-12 04:40 PM | Reply
I WAS thinking there wasn't going to be any significant violence this weekend, now I think it is pretty much assured
#31 | Posted by truthhurts at 2025-06-12 04:41 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1
The video proves he identified himself.
And proves you are an idiot who still thinks fixed news does not blatantly spread the lies of the Mad King.
#32 | Posted by donnerboy at 2025-06-12 04:41 PM | Reply
Jeff is a liar, he lies about everything, he is a piece of ----.
#33 | Posted by truthhurts at 2025-06-12 04:43 PM | Reply
Padilla identified himself before he was forcibly removed.
"The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command." George Orwell, 1984.
#34 | Posted by lee_the_agent at 2025-06-12 04:50 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 4
-I WAS thinking there wasn't going to be any significant violence this weekend, now I think it is pretty much assured
because this happened?
LOL
#35 | Posted by eberly at 2025-06-12 04:50 PM | Reply
He could be right... the protests this weekend have been planned to be especially peaceful, but seeing the Sen who lives in LA thrown down and cuffed for asking a question may change that.
#36 | Posted by Corky at 2025-06-12 04:53 PM | Reply
Tossing a senator to the floor and handcuffing him for trying to ask a question is definitely not intended to de- escalate the tensions created by Trumpy's lies and Machiavellian machinations.
#37 | Posted by donnerboy at 2025-06-12 04:54 PM | Reply
#31 | POSTED BY TRUTHHURTS
Yep.
The fascists are sending a message.
#38 | Posted by Zed at 2025-06-12 04:55 PM | Reply
"the protests this weekend have been planned to be especially peaceful,"
The "planned" protests are typically expected to be peaceful.
#39 | Posted by eberly at 2025-06-12 04:56 PM | Reply
I think is said 'especially peaceful'.
You can do better, Eb.
#40 | Posted by Corky at 2025-06-12 04:57 PM | Reply
-You can do better, Eb.
I'm not predicting anything.
If this guy got hit or tased then maybe.......
But if we're gonna burn down buildings and hurt people for real? Gonna happen regardless.
#41 | Posted by eberly at 2025-06-12 05:01 PM | Reply | Funny: 1
But hey, at least you never turned in to JeffytheOrange.
#42 | Posted by Corky at 2025-06-12 05:01 PM | Reply | Funny: 1
The "planned" protests are typically expected to be peaceful. #39 | POSTED BY EBERLY
Peaceful Protests are now an opportunity for the Mad King to assert his authority.
Do not question the Mad King's authority.
#43 | Posted by donnerboy at 2025-06-12 05:02 PM | Reply
Senate Democrats React To Senator Padilla Being Manhandled During Kristi Noem's Press Briefing
live
#44 | Posted by Corky at 2025-06-12 05:08 PM | Reply
42
thanks, I guess.
#45 | Posted by eberly at 2025-06-12 05:14 PM | Reply
Sen. Elizabeth Warren Condemns Assault of Senator Padilla: Trump is Making This Nation Look Like a Fascist State
#46 | Posted by Corky at 2025-06-12 06:35 PM | Reply
Eb's,...such a good Concern Troll.
What a freaking Doofus.
#47 | Posted by Effeteposer at 2025-06-12 07:02 PM | Reply
Senate Democrats React To Senator Padilla Being Manhandled During Kristi Noem's Press Briefing www.youtube.com
#44 | POSTED BY CORKY Was watching the speeches.
---- good speeches too! Destroying this administration's actions. Hitting all the bases. Quoting the founding fathers AND the declaration!
So many logged in to watch that the server blew up. Apparently.
Broadcast froze.
Or the Trumpy's evil AI called the Eye of Mordor got a lock in it and shut that traitorous dissent ---- right down.
#48 | Posted by donnerboy at 2025-06-12 07:20 PM | Reply
It's back! For now.
#49 | Posted by donnerboy at 2025-06-12 07:23 PM | Reply
This is the America that MAGA wants.
Is this the America YOU want?
#50 | Posted by donnerboy at 2025-06-12 07:26 PM | Reply
WATCH: Sen. Padilla gives remarks after forcible removal from Noem briefing
#51 | Posted by Corky at 2025-06-12 07:37 PM | Reply
Zed,
"At some point in the near term, we will arrive at the point where everyone, even the most fanatic of Trump ball-washers, will be forced to admit by the nature of his behavior that he is a dictator."
He can't even run again after 2028. Some "dictator."
How exactly is he supposed to continue his reign of terror...by livestreaming from Mar-a-Lago?
#52 | Posted by BillJohnson at 2025-06-12 07:38 PM | Reply
Re 51 Thx Corky!
Getting the word out is really important right now.
And I really enjoyed the comments section when the server went down.
#53 | Posted by donnerboy at 2025-06-12 07:42 PM | Reply
The radical treasonous lying huckster needs to be exposed to what he deserves.
#54 | Posted by Robson at 2025-06-12 07:43 PM | Reply | Funny: 1
- He can't even run again
Traitor Trump won't have to... we'll be at war and under Marshall Law. You really think he's going to give up what he's Couped so hard to get?
Pls do try to follow along.
#55 | Posted by Corky at 2025-06-12 07:46 PM | Reply
Someone call the Medics for Robson!
He's swallowed his tongue again!
#56 | Posted by Corky at 2025-06-12 07:47 PM | Reply
- Thx Corky
Ur velcome... I just would like to know what he said in Spanish! How he really felt.
He's a big guy, but didn't struggle, and it still took several of them to take him down. I bet he had a few choice words after.
#57 | Posted by Corky at 2025-06-12 07:49 PM | Reply
Corky,
You're reading some far-out fan fiction.
Trump isn't staging a coup.
#58 | Posted by BillJohnson at 2025-06-12 07:54 PM | Reply
It's a Rolling Coup, BJ... a continuation of the last one.
And the people who support him are Fascist traitors right along with him.
Fascism
www.google.com
#59 | Posted by Corky at 2025-06-12 07:59 PM | Reply
Hey Corky. You're wasting your time with BillJohnson. His brain is like mush if you will. Just sayin
#60 | Posted by LauraMohr at 2025-06-12 08:02 PM | Reply
#58 | Posted by BillJohnson
He attempted to overthrow the Constitution in 2021. Why should we not believe he's trying to do the same again?
#61 | Posted by johnny_hotsauce at 2025-06-12 08:06 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 2
He's the Senior Sen from CA, the Ranking Dem on the Immigration Committee. He was escorted to the Presser by Nat Guard and LA Police Reps.
He identified himself and asked his question after she said; "... 'we have come to liberate this city from the socialist leadership'.
#62 | Posted by Corky at 2025-06-12 08:11 PM | Reply
Johm,
If that was a coup, it was the most pathetic one in history. No military, no plan, and he still left office.
Saying he'll do it again just proves some people never got over 2016 and have no faith in the system they claim to defend.
#63 | Posted by BillJohnson at 2025-06-12 08:18 PM | Reply
- the most pathetic one in history.
By what Presidential Historians say is the Worst President in History.
Had his DOJ leadership not threatened to resign in mass; the Letter to States to substitute his name for Biden's on the Ballots would have gone out, and the Coup would have been successful... according to sworn testimony of said Trumper DOJ leadership.
This is what we call History, Bill. You should learn it.
#64 | Posted by Corky at 2025-06-12 08:23 PM | Reply
"Trump isn't staging a coup."...tet but if he did I would support him in totally trashing the Constitution. Signed, Bill Johnson
#65 | Posted by danni at 2025-06-12 08:48 PM | Reply
I'm convinced that if it hadn't been for COVID and the sudden, widespread use of mail-in ballots rolled out through inconsistent and largely untested procedures and processes, we wouldn't have seen the Capitol break-in. The voting changes created massive doubt and suspicion.
It was a perfect storm. There was pandemic panic, rushed election processes, and a public on edge. But it wasn't a planned coup. If someone genuinely thought that stealing Nancy Pelosi's gavel or kicking their feet up on her desk would somehow transfer power, they clearly mistook Congress for a game of capture the flag.
Yes, some will say it was planned by groups like the Proud Boys or Oath Keepers, and sure a few came looking for trouble. But a handful of extremists with radios and zip ties doesn't equal a coordinated takeover. A real coup requires military backing, and a plan to actually hold onto power and not a bunch of face-painted livestreamers wandering between the velvet ropes.
Most of them were just angry, directionless, and caught up in the moment. It was chaotic, reckless, and a mistake, But calling it an orchestrated overthrow gives it far more credit than it deserves.
#66 | Posted by BillJohnson at 2025-06-12 08:53 PM | Reply
#65 | Posted by danni
As I understand it, it's 'politically incorrect' to pick on them waterheads.
#67 | Posted by Angrydad at 2025-06-12 08:56 PM | Reply
#666
That's the most nonsense I've seen in one post so far this year.. Congrats!
- But it wasn't a planned coup.
Literally dozens of hand-picked Trump Aides and Lawyers testified under Oath that it definitely was.
But hey, they were prolly all Dem Crisis Actors, right?
#68 | Posted by Corky at 2025-06-12 08:56 PM | Reply
#69!!!!
(for Lee)
#69 | Posted by Corky at 2025-06-12 08:57 PM | Reply
My main point is simple. If it weren't for the chaos and suspicion caused by mass mail-in ballots, the Capitol break-in probably wouldn't have happened.
I've yet to see any real evidence of a sophisticated plan to overthrow the government. It looked more like a disorganized outburst than an actual coup.
#70 | Posted by BillJohnson at 2025-06-12 09:14 PM | Reply
What I haven't seen is anyone directly refuting my opinion that the mass mail-in ballots created confusion and gave people legitimate grounds for suspicion.
#71 | Posted by BillJohnson at 2025-06-12 09:19 PM | Reply
here we go..you'll see what you want and the rest of the country will see the truth...only difference between this attack by a democrat prk is the homeless looking zombie
al green brandishing what could be a weapon when he rushed the potus to the cheers of leftist freaks and fanatics.
carry on with your bullshirt made up garbage
#72 | Posted by shrimptacodan at 2025-06-12 09:21 PM | Reply
- the chaos and suspicion
Was caused by the Big Lies told about the Election; there was nearly no illegal ballots in the 2020 election.
AI Overview In the context of the 2020 US Presidential election, numerous audits and investigations have concluded that there was no widespread fraud or illegal ballots that would have changed the election outcome.
Specifically, a recent study published in PNAS found that audits of the 2020 election showed exceptionally accurate vote counts, with a median discrepancy of 0 votes between original vote totals and audited vote totals. The shift in the national presidential margin due to audits was very small, well below the margin of victory in the closest state.
And you haven't seen any facts about the Coup Plot because you refused to watch all those Trumpers testify about it.
NOW... if you are quite finished obfuscating from the subject of the thread, perhaps we could get back to talking about a US Senator being dragged out of Presser and handcuffed.
#73 | Posted by Corky at 2025-06-12 09:22 PM | Reply
I came to see what your made up crap was gonna be about Israel attacking Iran and backing Iran..OF COURSE....but there's a reason it's not the "HEADLINE"
those bombs used by Israel are....wait for it..
MOSTLY PEACEFUL.
--bwaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
#74 | Posted by shrimptacodan at 2025-06-12 09:24 PM | Reply
He should have pulled the fire alarm on his way in, I hear that works wonders.
#75 | Posted by lfthndthrds at 2025-06-12 09:26 PM | Reply
Shoulda sent the marines to the federal courthouse.
The control of California National Guard is being returned to the governor by law and in accordance with the US Constitution in a scathing rebuke by a federal judge. Ball is in your COURT tyrant.
#76 | Posted by donnerboy at 2025-06-12 09:44 PM | Reply
I've read what others have said and I noted those people who used the word coup were already vocal opponents of Trump's.
I am not totally ignorant and have formed my own opinion.
My earlier posts express what I believe so I won't repeat myself.
#77 | Posted by BillJohnson at 2025-06-12 10:05 PM | Reply
- I noted those people who used the word coup were already vocal opponents of Trump's.
You noted wrong; almost all of the testimony of his crimes was by Trumpers whom he hired.
Which is why he has made Loyalty to him paramount over loyalty to the Constitution.
He's a traitor, as are his supporters. Even the duped ones.
#78 | Posted by Corky at 2025-06-12 10:11 PM | Reply
You might find one or two people who weren't already opposed to Trump and used the word "coup," but as far as I'm concerned, anyone who was already an opponent doesn't count as an objective source.
Their opinion is exactly what I'd expect.
#79 | Posted by BillJohnson at 2025-06-12 10:14 PM | Reply
BJ... as pointed out above DOZENS of his own people, Trumpers all, that he hired... testified under oath to his Coup crimes that they witnessed.
How many times do you need the documented history slapped over you head?
#80 | Posted by Corky at 2025-06-12 10:18 PM | Reply
AI Overview Based on the evidence presented by the January 6th Committee, a number of former Trump White House officials and associates provided sworn testimony describing events related to efforts to overturn the 2020 election results and the Jan. 6th attack on the Capitol. Key examples of testimony from Trump associates:
Now... go to bed before your wife decides she wants sex again.
#81 | Posted by Corky at 2025-06-12 10:21 PM | Reply
Twoothy is a beta cuck incel. Hall of Fame in that department.
#82 | Posted by BellRinger at 2025-06-12 10:27 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1
This reminds me of the congresswoman who assaulted ICE officers, denied it, played the victim card and now a grand jury has indicted her.
#83 | Posted by BellRinger at 2025-06-12 10:28 PM | Reply
These clowns are doing it for the photo ops. Then their little post minions make fake posts on social media.
#84 | Posted by lfthndthrds at 2025-06-12 10:31 PM | Reply
What he did was far worse than 99% of the Jan 6 protesters. He assaulted federal officers and should spend the next four years in jail awaiting trial; at that point he might as well be pardoned.
#85 | Posted by visitor_ at 2025-06-12 10:44 PM | Reply
- He assaulted federal officers
Liar. Yet again.
#86 | Posted by Corky at 2025-06-12 10:46 PM | Reply | Funny: 1
Oh my god. You magats have lost your frikken minds.
#87 | Posted by YAV at 2025-06-12 10:46 PM | Reply
What a ------- moron.
#88 | Posted by Bluewaffles at 2025-06-12 10:46 PM | Reply
"You noted wrong; almost all of the testimony of his crimes was by Trumpers whom he hired."
Oh, so fired staff and bitter ex-loyals are your gold standard for unbiased testimony? Got it.
#89 | Posted by BillJohnson at 2025-06-12 11:00 PM | Reply
The assault is on video; you lay hands on a fed and see what happens to you.
#90 | Posted by visitor_ at 2025-06-12 11:01 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1
Such a violent senator. Hopefully he loses his seat. There's no room for violence like this among our leaders.
#91 | Posted by lfthndthrds at 2025-06-12 11:07 PM | Reply
Keep licking those boots, MAGA boys. They're getting dirty and they need a lot of licking if they're going to shine for the big parade.
#92 | Posted by cbob at 2025-06-12 11:09 PM | Reply
Broke into the news conference being done by Noem, shouting questions, and no one had any idea who he was [----, I've never heard of his name let alone his appearance], and with all th crazies out to get Trump and his people, Security did exactly what they were expected to do. Apparently this senator was out to get media attention -- and he got it, but not like he expected.... Too bad So sad, just another dummy dem seeking attention ; )
#93 | Posted by MSgt at 2025-06-12 11:24 PM | Reply
The------------------- wants five dead senators to match the five dead cops from his insurrection.
#94 | Posted by reinheitsgebot at 2025-06-12 11:32 PM | Reply
Hundreds of J6ers were waved in by capitol police, wandered around for a half hour or so and had the book thrown at them.
"Nobody is above the law"
#95 | Posted by BellRinger at 2025-06-13 01:02 AM | Reply
"Except Donald Trump!" -BullBringer
#96 | Posted by ClownShack at 2025-06-13 01:17 AM | Reply
no one had any idea who he was
The state senator?
No one knew who he was?
You may be right, Republicans are a bunch of fkkking idiots.
The party of ignorance.
#97 | Posted by ClownShack at 2025-06-13 01:18 AM | Reply
Get the ---- out!
Just like the illegals
#98 | Posted by THEBULL at 2025-06-13 03:52 AM | Reply
#7 | POSTED BY ZED When pushed and told to leave, he, as a sitting US senator, should have left. There are consequences to civil disobedience. If you are going to disobey, be prepared to deal with the consequences. This country has a long and storied history of civil disobedience resulting in very positive outcomes. This may eventually turn out to be one of them.
#99 | Posted by FedUpWithPols at 2025-06-13 06:45 AM | Reply
If that was a coup, it was the most pathetic one in history. No military, no plan, and he still left office. #63 | Posted by BillJohnson
Here's how close it came to succeeding. If Mike Pence would have went along with Trump's demand and rejected the votes or has he allowed his handlers to remove him from the Capitol on Jan 6 then the plan that claim doesn't exist would have succeeded. You don't have to take my word for it. Pence had this to say "President Trump demanded that I use my authority as vice president presiding over the count of the Electoral College to essentially overturn the election by returning or literally rejecting votes."
So some lie and claim there was no plan when Trump's own vice president has publicly admitted that the Trump illegally attempted to include him in the conspiracy.
#100 | Posted by johnny_hotsauce at 2025-06-13 07:10 AM | Reply
#99 | Posted by FedUpWithPols
I've seen the video a number of times now.
Human beings would have handled any "problem" involved in that easy.
EASILY. All it takes is common sense and ordinary manner.
The people who manhandled the Senator were THUGS.
My perception is that Noem ordered them to deal with any public contradiction to her using violence.
#101 | Posted by Zed at 2025-06-13 08:45 AM | Reply | Newsworthy 1
-He assaulted federal officers
were they federal officers? who were those guys? local? state? secret service?
#102 | Posted by eberly at 2025-06-13 09:20 AM | Reply
A top FBI official later said bureau personnel and Secret Service agents were involved in his removal. NBC
#103 | Posted by visitor_ at 2025-06-13 09:37 AM | Reply
A top FBI official later said bureau personnel and Secret Service agents were involved in his removal.
#103 | Posted by visitor
What brave and patriotic men.
And what a good use of their time.
#104 | Posted by Zed at 2025-06-13 09:52 AM | Reply
"He assaulted federal officers"
The Senator assaulted no one who I am able to see on that video.
The man opened his mouth and at least three people jumped him.
#105 | Posted by Zed at 2025-06-13 09:53 AM | Reply
I believe he tried to force himself through them.
Not sure that's assault but he tried to get through Federal officers who either were told to stop him or they decided on their own to stop him.
#106 | Posted by eberly at 2025-06-13 09:54 AM | Reply
This is how far from normal we have come.
The Senate (also part of the "Feds) should have been up on the podium with the rest of them. He should have had a chance to speak along side of the others. It's the Senators job. Also the job of Governor and the mayor and local police for that matter.
But the President is not coordinating with local emergency managers and local authorities.
That is a major part of the problem.
#107 | Posted by donnerboy at 2025-06-13 10:01 AM | Reply
It would be assault if you or I did it. In our multi-tier justice system, who knows.
#108 | Posted by visitor_ at 2025-06-13 10:09 AM | Reply
Zed believes secret service should have allowed him to beat the shit out of Noem before intervening because Zed is a hyper-partisan ghoul.
Fact is, once he was subdued he was wasn't roughed up or arrested. And Noem gave him 15 minutes of her time which is far more than any time me journalist was granted during that presser.
#109 | Posted by BellRinger at 2025-06-13 10:14 AM | Reply
Mmm, boots ... tastes like tyranny ...
#110 | Posted by cbob at 2025-06-13 10:33 AM | Reply
Sent $200 to Sen Padilla's campaign today as a thank you for speaking the truth and standing against the felonious fascist dictator in the White House.
#111 | Posted by johnny_hotsauce at 2025-06-13 10:53 AM | Reply | Newsworthy 1
#111
He's a standup guy... he could be Newsome's VP in 2028. But prolly not because they would want someone to carry a different state.
#112 | Posted by Corky at 2025-06-13 11:13 AM | Reply
#111 I'll take "Things that never happened" for $200.
#113 | Posted by visitor_ at 2025-06-13 11:43 AM | Reply
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