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Last week, I was physically and aggressively forced out of Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem’s press conference for trying to ask a question.

By now, you may have seen the video. Before I even asked my question, I was pushed and pulled, and struggled to maintain my balance. I was forced to the ground first on my knees and then flat on my chest, and as I was handcuffed and marched down a hallway, I repeatedly asked, “Why am I being detained?”

I went to that press conference because I was doing my job as a United States Senator — to provide oversight and accountability of the Trump administration.

But if you watched what unfolded last week and thought that was about one politician or one press conference, then you’re missing the point.

If that’s how this administration responds to a United States senator with a question, what will they do to hardworking Americans raising their voices in California and around the country?

If our elected officials become too afraid to speak up, how can we expect any other American to do the same?

Right now, Donald Trump would love nothing more than for all of us to just cower away and say nothing, and let him continue to abuse his power.

I won’t do that. And I hope you won’t either.

If you’re with me, I hope you’ll consider splitting a contribution between my campaign and the DNC. It is more important than ever that we come together and stand against Trump and his allies’ abuse of power. Your donation helps us send that message:

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Thank you for everything,

Alex Padilla
U.S. Senator, California
 


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