Padilla's behavior was completely inappropriate and disruptive, bursting into a press conference without proper identification and lunging toward the Secretary. Law enforcement acted appropriately to protect Noem from what appeared to be a security threat, and the senator should have followed proper channels to request a meeting rather than creating a scene for political theater.

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Padilla’s violent removal isn’t an isolated case — it’s the latest sign of an administration sliding toward authoritarianism. From arresting peaceful lawmakers to deploying troops against civilians, Trump’s team is dismantling democratic safeguards. When even the Defense Secretary won’t commit to following court rulings, it’s not law and order — it’s raw power. This must be stopped.